INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781264397921
Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.21E

1.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

LIFO reserves: The amount of difference between the FIFO and LIFO cost of inventory for bookkeeping purposes, when conversion takes place from the FIFO to LIFO method is stated as LIFO reserve. Generally, the conversion from FIFO to LIFO takes place at the end of the accounting period. The difference between the internal method and the LIFO method is recorded to a contra account called LIFO reserves.

The adjustment entry to record cost of goods sold adjustment, to adjust LIFO reserves.

2.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

LIFO reserves: The amount of difference between the FIFO and LIFO cost of inventory for bookkeeping purposes, when conversion takes place from the FIFO to LIFO method is stated as LIFO reserve. Generally, the conversion from FIFO to LIFO takes place at the end of the accounting period. The difference between the internal method and the LIFO method is recorded to a contra account called LIFO reserves.

The cost of goods sold for the year ended when the FIFO method is applied to report inventory.

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