The birth of the Internet in the 1990s led to the creation of a new industry of online retailers such as Amazon, Overstock.com, and PCM, Inc. Many of these companies often act as intermediaries between the manufacturer and the customer without ever taking possession of the merchandise sold. Revenue recognition for this type of transaction has been controversial. Assume that Overstock.com sold you a product for $200 that cost $150. The company's profit on the transaction clearly is $50. Should Overstock recognize $200 in revenue and $150 in cost of goods sold (the gross method), or should it recognize only the $50 in gross profit (the net method) as commission revenue? 4. Do you agree with Alphabet's reasoning with respect

Explain why proponents of LIFO argue that it provides a better match of revenue and expenses. In what situations would it not provide a better match? Be specific. The management of the Esquire Oil Company believes that the wholesale price of heating oil that they sell to homeowners will increase again as the result of increased political problems in the Middle East. The company is currently paying $0.80 per gallon. If they are willing to enter an agreement in November 2021 to purchase a million gallons of heating oil during the winter of 2022, their supplier will guarantee the price at $0.80 per gallon. However, if the winter is a mild one, Esquire would not be able to sell a million gallons unless they reduced their retail price and thereby increase the risk of a loss for the year. On the other hand, if the wholesale price did increase substantially, they would be in a favorable position with respect to their competitors. The company’s fiscal year-end is December 31. Discuss the…

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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] A company like Golf USA that sells golf-related inventory typically will have inventory items such as golf clothing and golf equipment. As technology advances the design and performance of the next generation of drivers, the older models become less marketable and therefore decline in value. Suppose that in the current year, Ping (a manufacturer of golf clubs) introduces the MegaDriver II, the new and improved version of the Mega Driver. Below are year-end amounts related to Golf USA's inventory. Inventory Shirts Quantity 36 Unit Cost Unit NRV $65 $71 MegaDriver 16 370 290 MegaDriver II 31 390 430 3. Record any necessary adjusting entry to inventory. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet 1 Record any necessary adjusting entry for inventory. Note: Enter debits before credits. Transaction 1 General…

Harper is shopping online and finds a great pair of running shoes at a really low price. However, he is not familiar with the company and is concerned with the accuracy of the website in presenting the quality of the shoes. Harper may be more willing to place an order with this company if: Multiple Choice the website displays the WebTrust seal. the company provides its annual report and the report of the independent auditors on its website. the company provides a money-back guarantee. only a partial payment is required prior to receiving the product.

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! Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] A company like Golf USA that sells golf-related inventory typically will have inventory items such as golf clothing and golf equipment. As technology advances the design and performance of the next generation of drivers, the older models become less marketable and therefore decline in value. Suppose that in the current year, Swing (a manufacturer of golf clubs) introduces the MegaDriver II, the new and improved version of the MegaDriver. Below are year-end amounts related to Golf USA's inventory. Inventory Shirts MegaDriver MegaDriver II View transaction list

Assume that you work for Greeble’s Sporting Goods, and your manager requests that you outline the pros and cons of discontinuing its Golf department. That department appears to be generating losses, and your manager believes that discontinuing it will increase overall store profits. Prepare a memorandum to your manager outlining what management should consider when trying to decide whether to discontinue its Golf department.

Bentley Restorations Company restores and sells topend classic and antique automobiles. Most of its customers are private collectors, but some are investors who buy multiple cars and hold them for resale. Bentley extends no credit terms. All sales are for cash.RequiredDepict the association and cardinality for the sales of cars at Bentley Restorations Company based on REA model.