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Dec 2014 Q5b (I)

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  • This topic has 7 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by MikeLittle.
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  • April 13, 2016 at 9:46 am #309986
    amelia85
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    Hi Sir, I would like to ask why does management do a provision of $35,000 in error 3 for the slow moving inventory?

    April 13, 2016 at 3:35 pm #310013
    MikeLittle
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    Are you asking why management HAS made a $35,000 provision?

    The question explains why ….”The estimate relates to slow-moving inventory in respect of a particular type of steel alloy for which demand has fallen. Management has already recognised a provision of $35,000, which is considered insufficient by the auditor.”

    It’s because demand for this particular item of inventory has fallen and the net realisable value is estimated by management to be $35,000 lower than cost. The auditors don’t agree with this estimate and believe that it should be $10,000 more

    OK?

    April 14, 2016 at 4:06 am #310056
    amelia85
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    Sort of understand Sir.

    According to FRS2 , management need to create a provision for slow moving inventories just in case it become obsolete? Am i right?

    And also is it Net realisable value is always equal to provision recognised by management?

    April 14, 2016 at 7:57 am #310071
    MikeLittle
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    “According to FRS2 , management need to create a provision for slow moving inventories just in case it become obsolete? Am i right?” – the provision is created because, if the inventory is slow moving, that would suggest that demand has fallen since the inventory was acquired.

    And if demand has fallen, it’s probable that the company will not be able to sell the inventory at an amount greater than cost. there are a number of reasons why this situation could have arisen and, yes, one of them is obsolescence

    “And also is it Net realisable value is always equal to provision recognised by management?” – no! The provision is the difference between cost and net realisable value

    If we have a cost of $100 and a net realisable value of $80, the provision is $20, not $80

    OK?

    April 14, 2016 at 10:45 am #310092
    amelia85
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    K thanks Sir, i understand 🙂

    April 14, 2016 at 12:17 pm #310103
    MikeLittle
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    You’re welcome

    April 14, 2016 at 10:32 pm #310160
    javid
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    Very well explained.. spot on.. to the point… clearly shows the experience you have sir mike little…. …
    .. sir what you doing for us is brilliant.. may god reward you…

    April 15, 2016 at 6:48 am #310176
    MikeLittle
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    Thank you Javid for those kind words 🙂

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