ACCO 230 Lecture 6: MaterialRvw S6
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Inventory methods: lifo last in first out. Assumes last (most recent) unit of inventory to arrive is the first to be sold. When inventory prices are rising, this method yields the highest cogs. Cogs more closely represents the current cost of inventory: fifo first in first out. Assumes first unit to arrive is the first one to be sold. When inventory prices are rising, this method yields the lowest cogs: weighted average. Assumes all items are of equal value. Average cost of next unit is equal to the total cost paid divided by total units : specific id. Usually used for large or custom items. Examples: planes, cars, cruise ship cabins, houses. Perpetual inventory system: tracks items at every sale so inventory records are up to date at all times, journal entry upon sale: Periodic inventory system: tracks items for each period, journal entry upon sale: