Question

Quentin's December 31, 2013, inventory T-account debit balance was $56,000. During 2014, its inventory purchases amounted to $25,000, and there were no inventory-related write-downs or losses. What was Quentin's 2014 cost of goods sold expense?

Quentin Company
Balance Sheet as of December 31,2014
Assets Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash $42,000 Accounts payable 30,000
Inventory $36,000 Short-term debt 42,000
Prepaid expense 12.000 Total current liabilities 72,000
Total current assets90,000
Non-current Liabilities
Bond payable 34,000
Plant and equipment
(net) 56,000 Owner's Equity
Patent (net) 24,000 Common stock 20,000
Total Assets $170,000 Retained earnings 44,000
Total Liabilities and
Owners Equity $170.D00
a. $5,000.
b. $67,000.
c. $20,000.
d. $45,000.

Answer 1

Quentin's 2014 cost of goods sold expense is d. $45,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of Sales is a line item that is found in the trading account and can be determined as follows :

Cost of Sales Calculation

Opening Inventory $56,000

Add Purchases $25,000

Less Closing Stock ($36,000)

Cost of Goods Sold $45,000