After the physical inventory is completed, the unit costs are determined by dividing the quantities on the inventory summary sheets by the total inventory costs. financial statements are prepared. accuracy of the inventory summary sheets is checked by the person listing the quantities on the sheets. quantities are entered into various general ledger inventory accounts.

According to our authors, define “cost” as it relates to determining the value of inventory. Provide examples.

Identify each item as describing the FIFO method, LIFO method, or average cost method of inventory valuation. A. Involves calculating the total number of units in the warehouse FIFO LIFO Average cost B. To determine cost of goods sold, begin with the earliest goods acquired FIFO LIFO Average cost C. To determine merchandise inventory balance, begin with the earliest goods acquired FIFO LIFO Average cost

Before inventory purchases are recorded, the receiving report should be reconciled to what documents?