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Zzquad10y ago
For inventory , valuation assertion , I saw a point For a sample of inventory inspect purchase invoice for evidence of cost of inventory For a sample of inventory inspect sales invoice for evidence of NRV of inventory Why is cost used in purchases and NRV used in sales
kengarrettkengarrettTutor10y ago#1
Inventory should be values at the lower of cost and NRV. Look at purchase invoices to get evidence about cost; look at sales invoices to get evidence about NRV. If something cost $100 and netted only $80 when sold, its value in the FS should be $80.
Zzquad10y ago#2
I don't get it. When I purchase something the supplier raises invoice. He will state cost or nRV which ever was less for him in the INvoice right ? So why an I looking at cost only .
kengarrettkengarrettTutor10y ago#3
Whatever the supplier puts on the invoice is the cost to you. You have no idea what it cost the supplier or the profit the supplier makes. You then have to value the inventory at the lower of cost to you or the net amount you could realise by selling it.
Zzquad10y ago#4
Oh yes .. thank you so much
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