1. Gross Profit Method You are called by Kevin Garnett of Celtic Co. on July 16 and asked to prepare a claim for insurance as a result of a theft that took place the night before. You suggest that an inventory be taken immediately. The following data are available.
Inventory, July 1 $38,000
Purchases-goods placed in stock July 1-15 90,000
Sales-goods delivered to customers (gross) 116,000
Sales returns-goods returned to stock 4,000
Your client reports that the goods on hand on July 16 cost $30,500, but you determine that this figure includes goods of $6,000 received on a consignment basis. Your past records show that sales are made at approximately 25% over cost. Garnett's insurance covers only goods owned. Compute the claim against the insurance company.
Answer- The claim against the insurance company= $13900.
Explanation-
CELTIC CO. | ||
CALCULATION OF CLAIM AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY | ||
Particulars | Amount | Amount |
$ | $ | |
Beginning inventory (at cost) | 38000 | |
Purchases (at cost) | 90000 | |
Goods available (at cost) | 128000 | |
Sales (at selling price) | 116000 | |
Less:- Sales returns | 4000 | |
Net Sales | 112000 | |
Less:-Gross Profit ($112000*20%) | 22400 | |
Net Sales (at cost) | 89600 | |
Estimated ending inventory (at cost) | 38400 | |
Less:- Goods on hand | ($30500-$6000) | 24500 |
Claim against insurance company | 13900 |
Where- Computation of gross profit = (25%/100%+25%)
=20% of selling price
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