The Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market Value (LCM)rule ________

question 69

Multiple Choice

The lower-of-cost-or-market value (LCM) rule ________.

• A) replaces the use of specific identification, FIFO, LIFO, or weighted-average inventory costing methods.
• B) violates the conservatism principle
• C) requires that merchandise inventory be reported in the financial statements at the lower of the historical cost or the selling price of the inventory
• D) is an accounting issue separate from applying an inventory costing method

---

Definitions:

Capital

The financial resources or assets owned by a business used to fund its operations and growth.

Temporary Account

An account used to track transactions for a single accounting period, closed at the end and its balances are transferred to permanent accounts.

Withdrawals

Amounts of money taken out from a business by its owner(s) for personal use.

Capital

Capital refers to financial assets or resources that businesses use to fund their operations and invest in their growth, such as cash, machinery, and buildings.