How Are Goods That Go into Inventory and Are Not

question 23

Multiple Choice

How are goods that go into inventory and are not sold during the current period treated in GDP terms?

• A) They are counted as intermediate goods and so are not included in current-period GDP.
• B) They are counted in current GDP only if the firm that produced them sells them to another firm.
• C) They are included in current-period GDP as inventory investment.
• D) They are included in current-period GDP as consumption.

Grasp the financial implications of inventory overstatement and understatement.

Comprehend the basis of inventory valuation and the importance of not overvaluing inventories.

Calculate inventory ratios such as days in inventory and inventory turnover and interpret their meanings.

Apply the concept of the lower of cost or net realizable value for inventory valuation.

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Definitions:

Efficiency

The effectiveness with which an organization utilizes resources to achieve its objectives with minimum waste.

Accuracy

The extent to which the outcome of a measurement, computation, or detail agrees with the true value or an established norm.

Depreciation Policy

A specific method or approach a company uses to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Underground Storage

Facilities used for the storage of goods, valuables, or commodities below the earth's surface.