Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About the Lower-Of-Cost-Or

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about the lower-of-cost-or market rule?

• A) Under GAAP, once inventory has been written down to market value, the write-downs can be reversed in future periods.
• B) Under GAAP, the lower-of-cost-or-market rule is optional.
• C) Under IFRS, inventory can exceed its original cost.
• D) Under IFRS, "market" is defined as "net realizable value."

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