The original cost of an item of inventory is above its replacementcost. The item s replacement cost is below its net realizable valuebut is higher than its net realizable value minus a normal profit.Under the lower of cost or market method, the inventory itemshould be valued at:a. Net realizable value.b. Original cost.c. Replacement cost.d. Net realizable value less normal profit margin.

Under the lower of cost or market (LCM) method, inventory is valued at the lower of its original…

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Which cost flow assumption generally results in the highest reported amount for ending inventory when inventory costs are rising? Explain.
When inventory costs rise and inventory quantities are not decreasing, what does the LIFO produces?
Which of the following statements Is/are true? Multiple Cholce In a period of rising costs and stable inventory levels, using the FIFO method leads to a higher taxable income and higher net income compared to the LIFO method. All of the other answer choices are true. In a period of falling costs and stable inventory levels, cost of goods sold is the same under LIFO and FIFO. In a period of rising costs and stable inventory levels, using the LIFO method leads to a lower taxable income and higher net income compared to the FIFO method.
During periods when costs are rising and inventory quantities are stable, cost of goods sold will be: Multiple Choice Lower under average cost than LIFO. Higher under FIFO than average cost. Lower under LIFO than FIFO. Higher under FIFO than LIFO.
Gross profit is: The amount left over after cost of goods sold is subtracted from net sales. A.Net sales less operating expenses. B.Sales less sales discount. C.less sales discounts. D.Net sales less selling expenses
During periods of increasing costs, the use of the FIF0 method of costing inventory will result in a greater amount of net income than would result from the use of the LIFO cost method. True False
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Which of the following statements about the use of the FIFO assumption is NOT true? a.The FIFO assumption assigns the more recent purchase costs to the balance sheet inventory asset account. b.The FIFO assumption is not affected by the inventory control method. c.In periods of rising prices it produces a higher profit than LIFO. d.The FIFO assumption produces inventory asset values that are based on older purchase costs.

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