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1. Reporting inventory at the lower of cost or market provides a representationally faithful value of inventory; therefore,
the application of the lower of cost or market rule is consistent with the materiality principle.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
2. Under the LIFO or retail inventory method the Net Realizable Value is considered the ceiling that prevents inventory
from being valued at amount higher than what the company could reasonably sell it.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
3. The lower-of-cost-or-market rule must be applied to each individual inventory item but not to groups of items
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
4. If a company recognizes a loss due to inventory write-down then the inventory value subsequently increases due to a
market reversal the following year, GAAP does not permit the loss to be recovered.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA - FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
5. Precious metals can be valued above costs because they are immediately marketable at a quoted market price.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
6. An auditor may not use the gross profit method to verify the accuracy of the reported cost of inventory.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
7. The gross profit method is an appropriate method for determining the cost of inventory for interim financial
statements.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
8. An advantage of the retail inventory method over the gross profit is the retail method uses current-period estimates
whereas the gross profit used past periods.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
9. The gross profit method is more sensitive to price changes than the FIFO method and produces a more accurate
estimate of current period ending inventory.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
10. The purpose of dollar-value LIFO retail method is to eliminate the effects of price changes during a period.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.5 - LO: 8.5
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
11. Under the dollar-value LIFO the cost-to-retail ratio includes net markups and net markdowns from both the current
period and beginning inventory. during the current period.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.5 - LO: 8.5
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
12. If a purchase on credit is omitted from the purchase account in error and ending inventory is correctly determined,
net income for the period would be understated.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
13. If ending inventory is overstated for the current period due to a costing error but purchases are correct, the balance
sheet at the end of the succeeding year would be correctly stated.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
14. A company using the periodic inventory system to record the reduction of inventory to NRV value would record the
following journal entry to close beginning inventory using the direct method:
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.7 - LO: 8.7
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
15. A company using the periodic inventory system to record the reduction of inventory to NRV would record the
following journal entry to record inventory at market using the allowance method:
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.7 - LO: 8.7
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
16. The most common approach to implementing the LCNRV or LCM rule for inventory valuation is to apply it to
a. each individual item of inventory separately.
b. each major category of inventory.
c. the total inventory in the aggregate.
d. inventory items that have increased in value but not to items that have decreased in value.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
17. Which application of the LCNRV or LCM rule will generally result in the lowest valuation for the ending inventory?
a. to each item of the inventory
b. to each major category of inventory
c. to the total inventory in the aggregate
d. To high-cost items but not to low-cost items
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
18. When applying lower of cost or net realizable value under the FIFO, average cost, or specific identification method,
market value
a. is defined as the selling price.
b. is defined as the net realizable value.
c. should not exceed the net realizable value less an allowance for a normal profit margin.
d. should not exceed the net realizable value plus an allowance for a normal profit margin.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
19. When applying lower of cost or market under the LIFO or retail inventory method, market value should not be less
than
a. replacement value.
b. net realizable value.
c. net realizable value less an allowance for a normal profit margin.
d. replacement value less an allowance for a normal profit margin.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA - FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
Exhibit 8-1
Rival Inc. uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. Assume the company uses the LIFO
method and that one unit has a ceiling constraint of $45.50. The following is other information concerning this unit:
20. Refer to Exhibit 8-1. The selling price of this unit must be
a. $49.30
b. $53.00
c. $52.80
d. $49.10
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
21. Refer to Exhibit 8-1. The floor constraint of this unit must be
a. $41.90
b. $38.00
c. $41.70
d. $38.10
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
22. When comparing the lower of cost to market rule under any of the methods
a. the appropriate market value is determined before comparing it to the cost.
b. the purpose of the ceiling is to ensure that the write-down is sufficient to cover all expected gains.
c. the purpose of the floor is to prevent an excessive gain from being recognized in the future.
d. the process is consistent with the principle of conservatism because the goal is to limit excessive swings in
gross margin.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
23. Morris Company uses the lower of cost or market rule and applies it using the LIFO method in valuing its inventory.
The floor constraint for one item in the inventory is $68.20. The following is other information concerning this unit:
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
24. When applying the lower of cost or market rule to the valuation of inventory, the allowance method is considered
preferable to the direct method because
a. the allowance method reports smaller losses than the direct method.
b. the allowance method reports a higher inventory net valuation for balance sheet purposes than the direct
method.
c. the allowance method reports the inventory loss or loss recovery in a separate income statement account.
d. the allowance method, unlike the direct method, reduces the value of inventory reported on the balance sheet.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
25. In comparison to the allowance method of applying the lower of cost or market rule to the valuation of inventory, the
direct method has which of the following deficiencies?
a. The direct method reports a more conservative amount for net income.
b. For the direct method, the loss or loss recovery due to market valuation changes is included in the cost of
goods sold amount.
c. The direct method makes changes to the historical cost of inventory reported on the balance sheet.
d. The direct method can only be used with a perpetual inventory system.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
Under the perpetual system, if the direct method of recording lower of cost or market is in use, which December 31,
2020 entry is correct?
a. Inventory 70
Cost of Goods Sold 70
b. Cost of Goods Sold 70
Inventory 70
c. Loss Due to Write-Down of Inventory 70
Allowance to Reduce Inventory to NRV 70
d. Cost of Goods Sold 70
Allowance to Reduce Inventory to NRV 70
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.7 - LO: 8.7
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
Under the periodic system, if the allowance method of recording lower of cost or market is in use, which December
31, 2020 entry is correct?
a. Loss Due to Write-Down of Inventory 140
Allowance to Reduce Inventory to NRV 140
b. Allowance to Reduce Inventory to NRV 140
Loss Recovery Due to Write-Down of Inventory 140
c. Inventory 140
Cost of Goods Sold 140
d. Cost of Goods Sold 140
Inventory 140
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.7 - LO: 8.7
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
28. Zoe Company has provided the following values for its 400 units of inventory at the end of 2014:
Under IFRS requirements, the per-unit reported value for Zoe's inventory will be
a. $65.00
b. $54.50
c. $54.20
d. $40.70
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
29. The Maxa Company normally sells its inventory at a 20% profit margin on sales. In 2016, the net realizable value of
inventory purchased for $75,000 declined to $66,000. There are no costs to complete and dispose of this inventory.
Using the LIFO method what is the floor constraint on the valuation of this inventory using the lower of cost or
market rule?
a. $60,000
b. $66,000
c. $79,200
d. $52,800
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
30. Which one of the following statements is true with regard to the lower of cost or market rule?
a. If the direct method is used in applying the lower of cost or market rule, the loss or loss recovery due to
market valuation changes is included in cost of goods sold.
b. The lower of cost or market rule must be applied on an individual item basis for financial accounting purposes.
c. With the application of the lower of cost or market rule using the direct method, the account, Allowance to
Reduce Inventory to Market, is reported on the balance sheet as a contra asset.
d. The lower of cost or market rule is primarily an application of the going concern assumption.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
31. IFRS, like U.S. GAAP, require the use of the lower of cost or market method to value inventory, however some
differences do exist. Which of the following is not one of the differences?
a. IFRS eliminate the need to use a ceiling in determining market value.
b. When write-downs occur, IFRS do not specify how the loss must be categorized in the income statement.
c. IFRS allow the reversal of a previous write-down.
d. IFRS define market only as replacement value.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
32. The major criticism of the lower of cost or market rule for valuation of inventory is that.
a. holding losses are recognized, but holding gains are not.
b. holding gains are recognized, but holding losses are not.
c. the total difference between selling price and cost is usually recognized in the period of the sale.
d. the conservatism principle is violated because of the use of the floor constraint.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
33. Concerning application of the lower of cost or market method under either the LIFO or retail inventory method,
which one of the following statements is true regarding the constraints on market value?
a. The upper constraint is estimated selling price less costs of completion and disposal.
b. The lower constraint is net realizable value less costs of completion and disposal.
c. The lower constraint is estimated selling price less a normal profit margin.
d. The upper constraint is estimated selling price less costs of completion and disposal and a normal profit
margin.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
34. Major Company uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory and applies it using the LIFO method.
The floor constraint for one item in the inventory is $58.20. The following is other information concerning this unit:
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
35. In general, it is argued that the lower of cost or market rule is supported most closely by which of the following
theoretical assumptions?
a. revenue recognition
b. Representational faithfulness
c. historical cost
d. going concern
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
36. Assume that there is a decline in inventory value in one period, then there is a reversal of value to the original or
higher value and a later period. Which of the following statements about recognition of the loss is true?
a. The decline in inventory value and related loss should be recognized in the first period and reversed in the
second period in all situations.
b. The decline in inventory value and related loss should be recognized in the first period and reversed in the
second period but only if the second period is within the same fiscal year.
c. The decline in inventory value and related loss should be recognized in the first period and reversed in the
second period but only if the second period is within a different fiscal year.
d. The decline in inventory value and related loss should never be recognized.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
37. Which of the following is a justification for valuing inventory above historical cost?
a. Immediate marketability of the inventory at a quoted market price
b. Interchangeability of the units of inventory
c. All of the items listed are justifications for valuing inventory above historical cost
d. Inability to determine appropriate prices
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.1 - LO: 8.1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
38. Which one of the following inventories may not be valued for balance sheet purposes at the inventory's selling price
less distribution costs even if it is above the cost of the inventory?
a. grain for an agricultural company
b. crude oil for an oil company
c. gold for a mining corporation
d. laptops for a computer manufacturer
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
40. Which one of the following inventories may be valued for balance sheet purposes at the inventory's selling price less
distribution costs even if it is above the cost of the inventory?
a. automobiles for an automobile manufacturer
b. gold for a mining corporation
c. steel for a steel manufacturer
d. athletic shoes for a retail store
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.2 - LO: 8.2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
41. For the period from 2016 through 2016, the Charlie Company had net sales of $500,000 and a gross profit of
$200,000. During the first quarter of 2018, the company made purchases of $19,500 and recorded sales of $47,500.
The inventory value at the beginning of the year was 15,500. What is the estimated cost of Charlie’s inventory on
March 31, 2018, using the gross profit method?
a. $22,500
b. $15,000
c. $6,500
d. $6,000
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
Exhibit 8-2
The Dormer Company uses the gross profit method to estimate its inventory in interim financial statements. The
markup on cost is 50%. The following information is available:
42. Refer to Exhibit 8-2. The estimated inventory at January 31, 2016, is
a. $25,500
b. $21,500
c. $16,000
d. $12,000
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
43. Refer to Exhibit 8-2. The estimated cost of goods sold at January 31, 2016, is
a. $25,500
b. $21,500
c. $16,000
d. $12,000
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
46. Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to the gross profit method of estimating inventories?
a. The gross profit method may be used to determine inventory for interim financial reporting purposes without
taking a physical count.
b. The percentage used for the gross profit method is determined by using previous years' historical data.
c. The gross profit method is not as accurate as the retail inventory method.
d. The gross profit method may only be used with a perpetual inventory accounting system.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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47. The Sahara Company's inventory was partially destroyed on June 4, 2016, when its warehouse caught on fire early
in the morning. Inventory that had a cost of $8,000 was saved. The accounting records, which were located in a
fireproof vault, contained the following information:
Using the gross profit method, what is the estimated cost of the inventory destroyed by the fire?
a. $130,,000
b. $48,000
c. $39,000
d. $30,000
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
Freight-in $ 650
Purchases 12,550
Sales returns 350
Beginning inventory 1,950
Sales 23,450
Gross profit on sales 45%
Calculate ending inventory of Bonnie Bunny using the gross profit method.
a. $4,755
b. $4,373
c. $2,445
d. $2,060
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
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LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
49. As a result of taking a physical inventory count on December 31, 20106 the Cookie Company inventory was
determined to be $425,000. The auditors for Cookie suspected an inventory shortage and used the gross profit
method to estimate the ending inventory. The accounting records for the company contained the following
information:
Using the gross profit method, what did the auditors estimate as the amount of the inventory shortage at December
31, 2016?
a. $100,000
b. $75,000
c. $15,000
d. $0
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
51. The Jamison Company's inventory was destroyed on July 4, 2016, when its warehouse caught on fire early in the
morning. Inventory was totally destroyed. The accounting records, which were located in a fireproof vault, contained
the following information:
Using the gross profit method, what is the estimated cost of the inventory that was destroyed by the fire?
a. $15,000
b. $23,250
c. $33,000
d. $45,000
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.3 - LO: 8.3
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
52. As a result of taking a physical inventory count on December 31, 2016, the Mona Lisa Company inventory was
determined to be $61,500. The auditors for Mona Lisa suspected an inventory shortage and used the gross profit
method to estimate the ending inventory. The accounting records for the company contained the following
information:
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
53. Which one of the following statements regarding the gross profit method is not true?
a. The gross profit method is not a practical method to use in real-world situations.
b. The gross profit method is often used to estimate the year-end inventory for comparison to actual on-hand
inventory.
c. The gross profit method is an acceptable method to estimate the cost of inventory destroyed by a casualty.
d. The gross profit method results in a less accurate inventory valuation than the retail inventory method.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
54. Which one of the following statements regarding the gross profit method is true?
a. The gross profit method is a complicated method to use in practice.
b. The gross profit method results in a more accurate inventory valuation than the retail inventory method.
c. The gross profit method is an acceptable method to estimate the cost of inventory destroyed by a casualty.
d. The gross profit method is often used to calculate the year-end inventory for financial accounting purposes.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
55. At the beginning of 2016, the Joan Company had an inventory valued at $34,375 at cost ($50,000 at retail). During
the year, Joan purchased inventory for $50,000 ($70,000 at retail), and made markdowns of $7,500. Joan’s sales in
2016 were $62,500. What is Joan’s estimated ending inventory at FIFO cost using the retail inventory method?
a. $37,500
b. $40,000
c. $39,000
d. $34,375
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
56. With the retail inventory method, how is the total beginning inventory value used in the calculation of the cost-to-retail
ratio for the current period under the following cost flow assumptions?
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
57. If the net markdowns are excluded from the calculation of the cost-to-retail ratio in the retail inventory method, what
is the effect on the cost-to-retail ratio?
a. The denominator of the ratio will be lower, which results in a higher cost-to-retail ratio.
b. The denominator of the ratio will be higher, which results in a lower cost-to-retail ratio.
c. The numerator of the ratio will be higher, which results in a higher cost-to-retail ratio.
d. The numerator of the ratio will be lower, which results in a lower cost-to-retail ratio.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
58. The Alpha Company uses the retail inventory method for valuation of its inventory. If an item had a cost of $45, was
originally marked to sell at $60, was later priced at $55, and finally was priced at $68, the resulting price change is a
a. net markup of $13.
b. net markdown of $5 and a markup of $8.
c. net markdown of zero and an a markup of $8.
d. net markup of $23.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
59. The Alexandra Company uses the retail inventory method and the average cost flow assumption for preparation of
its interim reports. Information about Alexandra’s inventory in the second quarter of 2016 is shown below:
Cost Retail
Beginning inventory $255 $ 800
Purchases 600 1,400
Net markups 200
Net markdowns (500)
Sales 1,300
What is the estimated cost of Alexandra’s inventory on June 30, 2016?
a. $270
b. $300
c. $585
d. $600
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
60. The Rebecca Company provided the following data for its December 31, 2016, inventory maintained on the retail
basis.
At Cost At Retail
Beginning inventory $165,000 $225,000
Purchases 275,000 446,000
Markups (net) 45,750
Markdowns (net) (32,000)
Sales 575,000
What is the estimated inventory at December 31, 2016, valued at lower of average cost or market?
a. $87,018
b. $70,522
c. $62,951
d. $44,069
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
61. When using the cost-to-retail ratio for the retail inventory method,
a. neither net markups nor markdowns are included in the computation of ending inventory for FIFO inventory.
b. net markups but not net markdowns are included in the computation of ending inventory for LIFO inventory.
c. net markups but not net markdowns are included in the computation of ending inventory for lower-of-cost-or-
market inventory.
d. net markdowns but not net markups are included in the computation of ending inventory for Average Cost
inventory.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
The company uses the average cost retail inventory method. What is the cost of ending inventory?
a. $233.55
b. $255.98
c. $275.80
d. $222.55
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
63. Which one of the following statements is false concerning the retail inventory method?
a. Net markups and markdowns are always added and subtracted in order to compute the retail value of ending
inventory.
b. Markups and markdowns are recorded only at retail.
c. In the lower of average cost or market method, net markups are excluded from the computation of the cost-
to-retail ratio.
d. In computing the cost-to-retail ratio, purchase discounts affect only the cost of purchases and not the retail
amount of purchases.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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64. Which one of the following statements is false concerning the retail inventory method?
a. In arriving at a cost-to-retail ratio, sales discounts are deducted from goods available for sale to determine
ending inventory at retail.
b. Employee discounts are subtracted from goods available for sale to compute ending inventory at retail.
c. Abnormal inventory spoilage would be subtracted at both cost and retail in the determination of goods
available for sale.
d. Purchase returns and allowances must be subtracted from both the cost and retail value of the purchases.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
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65. Eloise Corp. uses the FIFO retail inventory method and reports the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $21,450 $28,000
Sales 24,800
Net markups 1,000
Beginning inventory 2,100 3,000
Net markdowns 400
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
66. Audrey Company uses the LIFO retail inventory method and reports the following information:
Cost Retail
Beginning inventory $ 540 $ 900
Net markups 1,000
Sales 4,500
Net markdowns 500
Purchases 3,150 4,000
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
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LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
67. Leslie, Ltd. used the LIFO retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting records for the
company contained the following relevant information:
Cost Retail
Net purchases $48,000 $79,000
Sales 91,000
Beginning inventory 12,000 25,000
Net markups 5,000
Net markdowns 4,000
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
68. Darla’s Card Shop uses the average cost retail inventory method to determine the ending inventory. Darla's
accounting records for the current year contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $216,000 $317,500
Sales 350,000
Beginning inventory 64,000 78,500
Net markups 12,000
Net markdowns 8,000
In addition, sales returns for the year were $28,000, and employee discounts taken were $6,000. What is the cost of
the ending inventory
a. $35,000
b. $50,400
c. $54,600
d. $58,800
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
69. Stacie’s Shoes uses the FIFO retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting records for
Stacie’s Shoes contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $242,000 $348,830
Sales 394,000
Sales returns 5,076
Beginning inventory 60,500 107,294
Net markups 32,800
Net markdowns 12,000
The freight-in charges for the merchandise were $7,500. What is the cost of ending inventory for Stacie’s Shoes?
a. $55,792
b. $57,200
c. $59,400
d. $61,281
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
70. Debbie’s Bling Shop uses the lower of average cost or market retail inventory method to determine its ending
inventory. The accounting records for the current year for Debbie’s contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Beginning inventory $19,000 $ 27,500
Purchases 71,500 94,000
Sales 105,000
Net markups 5,167
Net markdowns 3,067
In addition, the accounting records for Debbie’s disclosed that freight-in charges were $6,700 and sales returns were
$2,833. What is the cost-to-retail percentage to be used for ending inventory calculations?
a. 71.4%
b. 73.2%
c. 76.7%
d. 78.6%
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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71. Laura’s Department Store uses the average cost retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The
accounting records for the current year for Laura’s contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $71,200 $87,750
Beginning inventory 17,000 23,500
Sales 98,000
Net markups 6,500
Net markdowns 3,000
In addition, the accounting records for Laura’s disclosed that purchases returns at cost and retail were $1,950 and
$4,250, respectively. What is the cost-to-retail percentage to be used for ending inventory calculations?
a. 75.1%
b. 79.8%
c. 76.8%
d. 78.1%
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
72. Caroline’s Music Store uses the average cost retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The
accounting records for the current year for Caroline’s contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $108,000 $137,750
Beginning inventory 28,000 34,000
Sales 156,900
Net markups 21,500
Net markdowns 7,500
Employee discounts 14,500
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
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LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
73. The Sherri’s Retail Shop uses the FIFO retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting
records for the current year for Sherri’s contained the following information:
Cost Retail
Purchases $225,000 $362,250
Beginning inventory 55,000 73,000
Sales 385,750
Net markups 32,500
Net markdowns 19,750
Employee discounts 12,500
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
74. Which of the following variations of the retail inventory method would generally result in the lowest cost-to-retail
ratio in a period of declining prices?
a. FIFO
b. LIFO
c. average cost
d. lower of average cost or market
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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75. Which of the following variations of the retail inventory method would generally result in the lowest cost-to-retail
ratio in a period of rising prices?
a. FIFO
b. LIFO
c. average cost
d. lower of average cost or market
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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76. Which of the following items would not be used in the calculation of the cost-to-retail ratio if the FIFO retail
inventory method were used to determine the ending inventory?
a. net markdowns
b. purchases
c. beginning inventory
d. freight-in charges
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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77. Which of the following is not a general assumption that underlies the retail inventory method?
a. All inventory items are homogenous and have the same markup.
b. The items in ending inventory are in proportion to the items available for sale.
c. There were no changes in the retail price of inventory purchased during the period except the changes
captured by markups and markdowns.
d. The cost-to-retail ratio remains constant over the accounting period
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.4 - LO: 8.4
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78. Ann Co. uses the dollar-value LIFO retail method. The beginning inventory, purchased when the price index was
100, had a retail value of $4,000 and a cost of $3,600. During the period, purchases amounted to $60,000 at retail
($52,800 at cost). Sales amounted to $56,300. The year-end price index was 110. What is the cost of ending
inventory?
a. $6,240
b. $6,504
c. $6,570
d. $6,900
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
79. Kelcie Sports uses the dollar-value LIFO retail method. The price index on January 1, 2016, was 100, and on that
date the inventory was $20,000 (retail) and $14,000 (cost). Additional information follows:
2016 2017
Purchases, retail $160,000 $204,000
Purchases, cost 115,200 150,960
Sales 160,416 202,160
Price index, Dec. 31. 102 103
What is the cost of the December 31, 2017, inventory (to the nearest dollar)?
a. $14,610
b. $14,638
c. $14,660
d. $15,854
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
81. The dollar-value LIFO cost-to-cost retail ratio does not include
a. beginning inventory.
b. net markups and markdowns.
c. ending inventory.
d. purchases.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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83. What is the effect on net income if a company fails to record a purchase in transit (FOB shipping point) and also
fails to include the purchase in physical inventory?
a. Income is overstated.
b. Income is understated.
c. Income is correct.
d. Not enough information is provided to determine the answer.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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84. If purchases are recorded correctly but ending physical inventory is understated, which one of the following
situations occurs for the current year?
a. Working capital is understated and net income is overstated.
b. Working capital and net income are understated.
c. Working capital is overstated and net income is understated.
d. Working capital and net income are overstated.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
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85. The accountant for Angie Company made the following errors related to purchases of merchandise and ending
inventory in 2016:
Assuming a periodic inventory system, Angie’s Company's 2016 net income will be
a. understated by $3,180.
b. understated by $2,380.
c. overstated by $5,380.
d. overstated by $3,180.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
86. The accountant for the Daneen Company made the following errors related to purchases of merchandise and ending
inventory in 2016:
1. A $3,100 purchase of merchandise on credit early in 2015 was recorded and included in
ending inventory at December 31, 2016.
2. A $2,750 purchase of merchandise on credit in 2014 was recorded, but it was not included
in the end-of-year physical inventory count.
Assuming a periodic inventory system, Daneen Company's 2016 net income will be
a. understated by $350.
b. understated by $5,850.
c. overstated by $5,850.
d. overstated by $350.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
87. Barry Corp. reported 2016 net income of $40,000. However, the ending inventory in 2015 had been understated by
$3,000, and 2016's ending inventory had been overstated by $6,000. Barry's correct net income for 2016 was
a. $31,000
b. $34,000
c. $43,000
d. $46,000
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Measurement
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing
88. A purchase on credit is recorded twice and not corrected during the year-end physical inventory. Which of the
following statements correctly describes the impact of this error?
a. The current year income on the income statement is correct because purchases are overstated and ending
inventory is overstated.
b. The current year balance sheet ending inventory and accounts payable are understated.
c. The succeeding year income on the income statement is incorrect because beginning inventory is understated.
d. The succeeding year purchases are understated when the prior year purchases are corrected.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACCT.WHAL.16.8.6 - LO: 8.6
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Comprehension
LOCAL STANDARDS: United States - OH - Default City - AICPA: FN-Decision Modeling
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyzing