The inventories of Berry Company for the years 2019 and 2020 are as follows:                                         Cost    NRV January 1, 2019          $10,000    $10,000 December 31, 2019    13,000    11,500 December 31, 2020    15,000    14,000

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The inventories of Berry Company for the years 2019 and 2020 are as follows: 

                                       Cost    NRV
January 1, 2019          $10,000    $10,000
December 31, 2019    13,000    11,500
December 31, 2020    15,000    14,000

Berry uses the periodic inventory method and the FIFO inventory cost flow assumption. 

Required: 

1. Assume the inventory that existed at the end of 2019 was sold in 2020. Prepare the necessary journal entries at the end of each year to record the correct inventory valuation if Berry uses the: 

a. direct method

b. allowance method

2. Refer to your answer for E8-6. How does the use of a periodic or perpetual inventory system affect the valuation of inventory? 

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