Asked by Brianna Villella on Jun 15, 2024

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Using the following data taken from Payton Inc., which uses a periodic inventory system, determine the gross profit to be reported on the income statement for the year ended May 31.​ Using the following data taken from Payton Inc., which uses a periodic inventory system, determine the gross profit to be reported on the income statement for the year ended May 31.​

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where stock levels are updated at regular intervals, not continuously.

Gross Profit

Gross profit is the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating how efficiently a company is producing or sourcing its products.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, showing revenue, expenses, and net income.

  • Evaluate gross profit and develop matching sections of the income statement.
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jessica padillaJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
Gross profit = Sales - COGS* = $2,060,000 - $1,554,300** = $505,700
*Cost of goods sold Gross profit = Sales - COGS* = $2,060,000 - $1,554,300** = $505,700 *Cost of goods sold   (81,200) (81,200)