Inventory Flashcards
What is included in inventory?
- Property for Sale
- FG + WIP + Raw Materials
- Property consumed in manufacture (materials, labor, overhead)
What is included in ending inventory?
- Any merchandise owned
- Capitalize cost to bring to sale (freight, insurance, taxes, packaging)
- DO Not include Goods on Consignment - not owned
Shipping terms
Free on board - FOB - party w/o risk
Inventory in transit is included in which ever entity has the risk of loss
FOB Destination
Destination is Free - risk to Seller, seller includes in inventory
FOB Shipping Point
Shipping point is Free - risk to buyer, buyer includes in inventory
Is purchase returns included in inventory?
Yes - contra account to purchases
Is freight in included in inventory?
Yes
Is freight out included in inventory?
No, this is a selling expense
Is interest on purchase included in inventory?
No, this is a financing expense
Is sales tax on acquisition included in inventory?
Yes
Is packaging cost included in inventory?
Yes
Is insurance on transit included in inventory?
Yes
Is transportation to consignees included in inventory?
Yes, cost to bring product to market
Is sales commission included in inventory?
No, this is a selling cost
Is advertising included in inventory?
No, this is a selling cost
Is trade discounts be included in inventory?
Yes
Net Purchases
=gross + trans in - returns & allow - discounts
COGS
=Beg Inv + Purchases (AKA CGAfS) - End Inv
Cost Flow - Specific Identification
used for large products (cars)
Cost Flow - Weighted Avg
CGAfS/# of units
Cost Flow - FIFO
First goods bought are first sold. Oldest cost assigned to COGS, most recent costs assigned to inventory. Lowest COGS, Highest NI, Highest End Inv with rising prices.
Cost Flow - LIFO
Last purchased are first sold. Newest cost assigned to COGS, oldest costs assigned to inventory. Higher COGS, Lower NI and Lower End Inv with rising prices.
Advantage - Gross margin reflects latest purchase costs and is a better representation of future gross margin.
Disadvantage - Ending inventory cost will be less reliable than under FIFO.
Cost Flow - GAAP
Does not require that cost flow assumption match the actual flow of goods.
Inventory Write Offs
Not part of COGS, reduces inventory