Question

Assume that Guardian Company uses a periodic inventory system and has these account balances: Purchases $500,000; Purchase Returns and Allowances $14,000; Purchase Discounts $9,000; and Freight-in $15,000. Determine net purchases and cost of goods purchased.

Answer 1

Net purchases:

= Purchases - Purchase Returns and Allowances - Purchase Discount

= 500,000 - 14,000 - 9,000

= $477,000

Cost of goods sold:

= Net purchase + Freight-in

= 477,000 + 15,000

= $492,000