Explanation
In the case of goods sold on ‘sale or return basis’, the Sale will be recognized only when:
1. buyer approves the goods
2. buyer indicates in some way that he has accepted the sale
3. buyer does not return the goods within specified period
The closing stock is the unsold goods lying in the concern. Generally, the firm takes out a list of all stocks, remaining unsold along with their value. The stock is always valued at cost or market price whichever is lower. Generally, the closing stock will not appear in the Trial Balance and it lies in the adjustment. When it lies in the adjustment, adjustment entry has to be passed before the preparation of Final Accounts. The Entry will be
Closing stock A/c Dr. xx
To Trading A/c xx
The first in, first out (FIFO) method of inventory valuation is a cost flow assumption that the first goods purchased are also the first goods sold. In case of falling prices, when the older inventory items were purchased when prices were higher, using the FIFO method would benefit the company since the higher expense total for the cost of goods sold would reduce net income and taxable income.
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