Question

The use of the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) method to value inventory for reporting purposes is a departure from the accounting principle of: Multiple Choice matching. going concern. historical cost. conservatism.

Answer 1

Question:

The use of the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) method to value inventory for reporting purposes is a departure from the accounting principle of:

A) Historical cost.

B) Matching.

C) Going concern.

D) Conservatism.  

Answer:

The Right answer is A) Historical Cost.

Explanation:

Inventories are recorded at their cost. If inventory declines in value below its original cost, a major departure from the historical cost principle occurs.

Whatever the reason for a decline-damage, physical deterioration, obsolesce, changes in price levels, or other causes, a company should write down the inventory to Lower-of-Cost or Net Realizable Value (LCNRV) to report this loss.

A company abandons the historical cost principle when the future utility (revenue-producing ability) of the asset drops below its original cost.

Net Realizable Value refers to the net amount that a company expects to realize from the sale of inventory. Specifically, net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business minus estimated costs to make a sale.

Example

Inventory  Value - Unfinished                                         $2,000

Less: Estimated Cost of Completion          $  50

Estimated Cost to sell                                    200               250

Net Realizable Value                                                             750

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