Ending Inventory refers to the stock held by a business at the end of a financial period. It plays a crucial role in calculating the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) on the Profit and Loss statement, as well as appearing on the Balance Sheet.
A method of valuing inventory that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all units available for sale during the period.
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