Ashford University ACC 205 Week 3 DQ

DQ 1  Merchandising Operations

From Chapter 5, Ethical Issue 5-1. Complete all parts of the case and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Dobbs Wholesale Antiques makes all sales under terms of FOB shipping point. The company usually ships inventory to customers approximately one week after receiving the order. For orders received late in December, Kathy Dobbs, the owner, decides when to ship the goods. If profits are already at an acceptable level, Dobbs delays shipment until January. If profits for the current year are lagging behind expectations, Dobbs ships the goods during December.

Requirements

1.  Under Dobbs’ FOB policy, when should the company record a sale?

2. Do you approve or disapprove of Dobbs’ manner of deciding when to ship goods to customers and record the sales revenue?  If you approve, give your reason.  If you disapprove, identify a better way to decide when to ship goods.

    

DQ 2   Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise Inventory.

Describe the inventory valuation methods FIFO and LIFO.

Which items are included in ending inventory under each method?