Asked by Brett Blahnik on Jun 16, 2024

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Inventory is reported in the financial statements at

A) cost.
B) market.
C) the higher-of-cost-or-market.
D) the lower-of-cost-or-market.

Financial Statements

Consolidated reports detailing the financial performance and position of a company, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Inventory

The goods and materials a business holds for the ultimate purpose of resale or processing.

  • Understand the principle of the lower-of-cost-or-market rule in inventory valuation.
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tsuyoshi shibataJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Inventory is reported in the financial statements at the lower of cost or market value. This accounting principle ensures that the inventory is not overstated on the balance sheet.