Question

The GAP is a global clothing retailer for men, women, children, and babies. The following information is taken from The Sap's fiscal 2015 annual report. Selected Balance Sheet Data ($ millions)20152014 Inventories$1,918$1,844 Accounts Payable1,1571,128 a. The Gap purchased inventories totaling $10,438 million during fiscal 2015. Use the financial statement effects template to record cost of goods sold for The Sap's fiscal year ended 2015. (Assume accounts payable is used only for recording purchases of inventories and all inventories are purchased on credit.) b. What amount did the company pay to suppliers during the year

Answer 1

The GAP

a. Cost of goods sold = $10,364

b. Cash paid to suppliers = $10,409

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Selected Balance Sheet Data

($ millions) 2015 2014

Inventories $1,918 $1,844

Accounts Payable 1,157 1,128

Purchases during 2015 = $10,438 million

b) Cost of goods sold:

Beginning inventory $1,844

Purchases 10,438

Goods available $12,282

Ending inventory (1,918)

Cost of goods sold $10,364

c) Accounts Payable:

Beginning balance $1,128

Purchases 10,438

Less ending balance 1,157

Cash paid to suppliers $10,409