Evaluate ending inventory and cost of goods sold


Problem: Carlson Auto Dealers Inc. sells a handmade automobile as its only product. Each automobile is identical; however, they can be distinguished by their unique ID number. At the bginning of 2011, Carlson had three cars in inventory, as follows:

Car ID Cost
203    $60,000
207    $60,000
210    $63,000

During 2011, each of the three autos sold for $90,000. Additional purchases (listed in chronological order) and sales for the year as follows:

CAR ID    COST    SELLING PRICE
211    $63,000    $90,000
212    63,000    93,000
213    64,500    not sold
214    66,000    96,000
215    69,000    100,500
216    70,000    not sold
217    72,000    105,000
218    72,300    106,500
219    75,000    not sold

Q1. Calculate 2011 ending inventory and cost of goods sold assuming the company uses the specific identification inventory method.

Q2. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold assuming FIFO and a periodic inventory system.

Q3. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold assuming LIFO and a periodic inventory system.

Q4. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold assuming the average cost method and a periodic inventory system.

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