Question & Answer: Inventory Valuation: FIFO, LIFO and AVERAGE…..

Inventory Valuation: FIFO, LIFO and AVERAGE

The company reported the following inventory data for the year.

Description Units Cost per Unit
Beginning Inventory 300 $17.50
Purchases:
   March 23 900 $18.00
   September 16 1,200 $18.25
Units remaining at year-end 400

Compute the ending inventory assuming the following methods:

a. FIFO inventory valuation

b. LIFO inventory valuation

c. Average Cost Inventory valuation

The company uses a periodic inventory system.

Note: Please set this up in a table like you would in Microsoft Excel. I’m struggling on how I could answer this question. If you could help me out and walk me through how you answered my question, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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