Prepare the year-end adjusting entry


Askew Company uses a periodic inventory system. The June 30, 2011, year-end trial balance for the company contained the following information:

Account                                      Debit       Credit
Merchandise inventory, 7/1/10     32,000
Sales                                                        380,000
Sales returns                              12,000
Purchases                                 240,000
Purchase discounts                                      6,000
Purchase returns                                        10,000
Freight-in                                   17,000

In addition, you determine that the June 30, 2011, inventory balance $40,000.

1. Calculate the cost of goods sold for the Askew Company for year ending June 30, 2011.

2. Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record cost of goods sold.

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