Valuing Inventory Using Lower-of-Cost-or-Net Realizable Value Printer Inc. discloses the following ending inventory data. Classification Quantity Cost per Unit NRV per Unit Paper Stock X 400 $300 $330 Stock Y 120 250 230 Ink Stock D 40 $70 $65 Stock E 20 55 62 Toner Stock A 16 $75 $70 Stock B 8 95 80 Stock C 14 100 110

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Valuing Inventory Using Lower-of-Cost-or-Net Realizable Value

Printer Inc. discloses the following ending inventory data.

Classification Quantity Cost per Unit NRV per Unit
Paper
Stock X 400 $300 $330
Stock Y 120 250 230
Ink
Stock D 40 $70 $65
Stock E 20 55 62
Toner
Stock A 16 $75 $70
Stock B 8 95 80
Stock C 14 100 110

 

a. Determine the valuation of inventory at cost and at the lower-of-cost-or-net realizable value assuming application by (a) individual items, (b) classifications, and (c) total inventory. The unit costs of the three categories are significantly different; however, within each category the unit costs are similar.

1. Calculate the lower of cost or net realizable value applying the rule to each individual item. Answer
2. Calculate the lower of cost or net realizable value applying the rule by inventory category. Answer
3. Calculate the lower of cost or net realizable value applying the rule to total inventory. Answer

 

b. Prepare the entry to record the ending inventory for each approach in part a assuming any inventory holding loss is recognized as a separate loss and reduces inventory through an allowance account.

  • Note: If a journal entry isn't required for the transaction, select "N/A" as the account names and leave the Dr. and Cr. answers blank (zero).

 

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