Xiaomi Inc.'s inventory had the following related values:
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Cost--------------------------------$5,450
Replacement value--------------$5,400
Market ceiling----------------------$6,100
Market floor-------------------------$5,500
Through U.S. GAAP the inventory will be valued at?
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***make the adjusting journal entry
Dr.___________________________________
Cr.___________________________________
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Cost--------------------------------$5,800
Replacement value--------------$5,600
Market ceiling----------------------$6,100
Market floor-------------------------$5,500
Through U.S. GAAP the inventory will be valued at?
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***make the adjusting journal entry
Dr.___________________________________
Cr.___________________________________
Answer
As per U.S. GAAP inventories are valued at cost or market, whichever is lower (LCM).
Here, market value = Current replacement value that is subject to :-
Upper limit (Ceiling) = Net Realizable Value (NRV)
Lower limit= Net Realizable Value (NRV) - Normal Profit Margin
Case |
Cost |
Market value |
Inventory Value (Lower of Cost or market) |
1 |
$ 5450 |
$ 5500 |
$ 5450 |
2 |
$5800 |
$5600 |
$ 5600 |
No entry required as recorded at cost.
Account Debit Credit
Allowance to reduce inventory to LCM 200
Loss on inventory write down 200
Total 200 200
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