Problem 5-33 Effect of different inventory cost flow methods on financial statements
The accounting records of Clear Photography, Inc., reflected the following balances as of
January 1, 2012:
Cash $18,000
Beginning inventory 13,500 (150 units @ $90)
Common stock 15,000
Retained earnings 16,500
The following five transactions occurred in 2012:
1. First purchase (cash) 120 units @ $92
2. Second purchase (cash) 200 units @ $100
3. Sales (all cash) 300 units @ $185
4. Paid $15,000 cash for operating expenses.
5. Paid cash for income tax at the rate of 40 percent of income before taxes.
Required
a. Compute the cost of goods sold and ending inventory, assuming (1) FIFO cost flow, (2) LIFO
cost flow, and (3) weighted-average cost flow.