Which of the following is a justification for valuing inventory above historical cost?
Inability to determine appropriate prices
Interchangeability of the units of inventory
All of the items listed are justifications for valuing inventory above historical cost
Immediate marketability of the inventory at a quoted market price
Answer : All of the items listed are justifications for valuing inventory above historical cost.
Explanation: As per Chapter 4 of ARB No - 43 (Inventory Pricing), cases where inventory can be value above historical cost are as follows :-
Which of the following is a justification for valuing inventory above historical cost? Inability to determine...
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