Lower of Cost or Market Garcia Company's inventory at the end of the year was recorded in its accounting records at $17,800. Due to technological changes in the market, Garcia would be able to replace its inventory for $16,500. Required: 1.  Using the lower of cost or market method, what amount should Garcia report for inventory on its balance sheet at the end of the year?$   Hide     2.  Prepare the journal entry required to value the inventory at the lower of cost or market.             Dec. 31                 (Reduced inventory to market value)

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Lower of Cost or Market

Garcia Company's inventory at the end of the year was recorded in its accounting records at $17,800. Due to technological changes in the market, Garcia would be able to replace its inventory for $16,500.

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1.  Using the lower of cost or market method, what amount should Garcia report for inventory on its balance sheet at the end of the year?
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2.  Prepare the journal entry required to value the inventory at the lower of cost or market.



 
 
       
Dec. 31
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Reduced inventory to market value)
   
       

 

 
 

 

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