Many Companies State in Their Annual Reports That Inventory Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Many companies state in their annual reports that inventory is shown at the lower of its cost and net realizable value. This means that the inventory:

• A) Is obsolete.
• B) Has been written down to a carrying value below cost.
• C) Is shown at the lesser of cost or sales value.
• D) Is valued at current replacement cost or historical cost, whichever is less.

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