Question: Based on a physical inventory taken on December 31, 2011, Chewy Co. determined its chocolate inventory on a FIFO basis at $26,000 with a replacement
Based on a physical inventory taken on December 31, 2011, Chewy Co. determined its chocolate inventory on a FIFO basis at $26,000 with a replacement cost of $20,000.
Chewy estimated that, after further processing costs of
$12,000, the chocolate could be sold as finished candy bars for $40,000. Chewy’s normal profit margin is 10% of sales.
Under the lower of cost or market rule, what amount should Chewy report as chocolate inventory in its December 31, 2011 balance sheet?
a. $28,000
b. $26,000
c. $24,000
d. $20,000
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