The company began its operation in 20X1. At the end of 20X1, the cost of inventory was $160,000 while its NRV was $140,000. At the end of 20X2, the cost of inventory was $140,000, while its NRV was $115,000.     Prepare journal entries to apply lower-of-cost-or-NRV valuation at the end of 20X1 and 20X2 (using the indirect (allowance) method).

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  1. The company began its operation in 20X1. At the end of 20X1, the cost of inventory was $160,000 while its NRV was $140,000. At the end of 20X2, the cost of inventory was $140,000, while its NRV was $115,000.

 

 

Prepare journal entries to apply lower-of-cost-or-NRV valuation at the end of 20X1 and 20X2 (using the indirect (allowance) method).

 

 

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