Asked by Tabatha Holmes on May 09, 2024

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Home and Hearth, which uses the FIFO method of valuing inventory, has 35 fire screens remaining in inventory. Home and Hearth purchased fire screens over a 12-month period as follows: 36 purchased at $140 on January 4, 18 purchased at $145 on April 2, 18 purchased at $150 on July 30, and 36 purchased at $148 on September 1. Compute the value of the ending inventory of fire screens at FIFO cost.​

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out," an inventory management and valuation method where goods produced or acquired first are sold or used first.

Ending Inventory

The value or quantity of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated to determine the cost of goods sold.

Fire Screens

Protective devices placed in front of fireplaces to prevent sparks and embers from escaping into the room.

  • Acquire knowledge of and utilize approaches for determining inventory levels, encompassing LIFO, FIFO, and the average cost method.
  • Compute the terminal inventory value by adopting different approaches to inventory valuation.
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Katie JohnsonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
$5180​