Answer:
a. Yes. I would propose an audit adjustment to the management estimate.
b. Appropriate Journal Entry:
Debit Cost of goods sold (Inventory Write-down) $28,000
Credit Inventory $28,000
To adjust the inventory to the net realizable value.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Management estimated market value of inventory = $99,000
Record cost of inventory = $120,000
Recognized loss = $21,000
Auditor's estimate of inventory net realizable value = $71,000 ($78,000 - $7,000)
Required adjustment of inventory value = $28,000 ($99,000 - $71,000)
