Steel Company, a wholesaler that has been in business for tw
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Steel Company, a wholesaler that has been in business for two years, purchases its inventories from various suppliers. During the two years, each purchase has been at a lower price than the previous purchase. Steel uses the lower of FIFO cost or market method to value inventories.
The original cost of the inventories is above replacement cost and below the net realizable value. The net realizable value less the normal profit margin is below the replacement cost.
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a. In general, what criteria should be used to determine which costs should be included in inventory?
b. In general, why is the lower of cost or market rule used to report inventory?
c. At what amount should Steelâ??s inventories be reported on the balance sheet? Explain the application of the lower of cost or market rule in this situation.
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a. In general, all reasonable and necessary costs of preparing inventory for sale should be included in inventory costs. These costs may include purchase price of inventories, and other costs associated with preparing the inventories for sale.
b. The lower of cost or market ...
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