INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING RMU 9TH EDITION
9th Edition
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Author: SPICELAND
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.1E
Lower of cost or net realizable value
• LO9–1
Herman Company has three products in its ending inventory. Specific per unit data at the end of the year for each of the products are as follows:
Required:
What unit values should Herman use for each of its products when applying the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) rule to ending inventory?
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