Maverick equipment rental was burglarized on 21515 it is


Maverick Equipment Rental was burglarized on 2/15/15. It is unclear how many items were stolen. Maverick and its insurance company are currently working to estimate the dollar value of the stolen goods in order to reach a financial settlement under the existing property insurance policy. Maverick’s tax return prepared at the end of 2014 revealed that the ended 2014 with a total inventory of $600,000. Maverick uses the same inventory account methods for tax and accounting purposes. The insurance company has contacted Maverick’s suppliers and confirmed Maverick’s claim that purchases for 2015, prior to the date of the burglary, were $1,200,000. All inventory was purchased, FOB destination. 2015 sales taxes collected by Maverick and remitted to the state, prior to the date of the theft, were $135,000. The sales tax rate is 7% of sales. An inventory was taken immediately after the burglary and the cost of equipment in stock was $370,000. Maverick consistently sells equipment at a gross profit margin of 30%. Required: Use the gross profit method to estimate the dollar value of stolen property.

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Financial Management: Maverick equipment rental was burglarized on 21515 it is
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