The Accounting Rule,"lower of Cost or Market" Could More Clearly

question 30

Multiple Choice

The accounting rule,"lower of cost or market" could more clearly be stated

• A)lower of the cost of inventory when purchased or the sale price of the inventory item at year-end
• B)lower of the cost of inventory when purchased or the cost to replace the inventory item at year-end
• C)lower of the cost of inventory when sold or the cost to replace the inventory item at year-end
• D)lower of the cost of inventory when purchased or the cost to replace the inventory item at mid-year

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