Deck 7: Inventory

Question 1

The only difference between IAS 2 and company law is that the 'international' standards allow inventory to be valued using LIFO.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a definition in IAS 2 on inventories?

A)Assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process.
B)Assets in the process of production for sale.
C)Raw materials to be used in maintaining machines that prepare goods for sale.
D)Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

IAS 2 requires that inventory is valued at:

A)the lower of cost and recoverable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
B)cost or fair value for classes of assets and services that are defined as inventories.
C)the lower of cost and net realisable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
D)cost or deprival value, whichever is the lower, for classes of inventories.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

IAS 2 provides that not-for-profit entities:

A)must value their assets at the lower of cost or net realisable value to allow reports to be compared.
B)should only report inventories at cost for simplicity.
C)should value their assets at either cost or current replacement cost, whichever is more beneficial.
D)will record the inventories at the lower of cost or current replacement cost.

Question 5

Perpetual inventory system is also known as the physical inventory method.

Question 6

IAS 2 on inventories does not apply to:

A)trees held for sale as part of forestry operations.
B)work-in-progress under construction contracts.
C)agricultural produce of a biological asset.
D)any of the given answers.

Question 7

Upward revaluation of inventory is permitted for as long as all assets in same inventory class are revalued.

Question 8

A company engaged in buying and selling equity securities should consider this asset as inventory and should be accounted for in accordance with IAS 2.

Question 9

IAS 2 Inventories applies to biological assets related to agricultural activity.

Question 10

The cost-flow assumption selected for inventory costing purposes should always reflect the physical flow of goods out of inventory.

Question 11

The cost of inventory is defined by IAS 2 as including:

A)the cost of purchase and conversion.
B)duties and taxes on purchase of goods or services for sale.
C)the cost incurred in the normal course of operations to bring the inventories to their present location and condition.
D)all of the given answers.

Question 12

The measurement of inventories is no different for not-for-profit entities.

Question 13

Reversal of a previous inventory write down is not advocated in IAS 2.

Question 14

The value of inventory reported in the financial statements under IAS 2 may be reported at an amount lower than its original cost.

Question 15

Some biological assets may be covered by IAS 2 Inventories.

Question 16

IAS 2 requires that fixed manufacturing costs be excluded from the cost of inventories,as they cannot be allocated accurately.

Question 17

The definition of inventories includes assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process or in rendering of services.

Question 18

Standard costs may be used to arrive at the cost of inventory only where standards are set at ideal levels and any costs arising from exceptional wastage are excluded from the cost of inventories.

Question 19

When reversing a previous period inventory write down,this would result in a debit entry to the inventory account.

Question 20

According to IAS 2 inventories include assets:

A)such as service contracts arising under construction contracts.
B)held over the long term for use in the production process.
C)such as financial instruments.
D)held in the process of production, preparation or conversion for sale.

Question 21

In addition to the cost-flow assumption,the system used to record movements in inventory also affects the determination of the cost of inventory.What are the systems commonly in use for recording the movement of inventory?

A)continuous and cyclic
B)ABC costing and overhead allocation
C)positive and periodic
D)periodic and perpetual

Question 22

According to IAS 2 material information relating to which of the following must be disclosed?

A)the carrying amount of closing inventories included in equity accounted profits
B)the carrying amount of inventories classified as non-current assets
C)the aggregate amount of inventory recorded at recoverable amount
D)the carrying amount of inventories revalued upwards as at the end of the period

Question 23

Big Games for Big Kids sell a variety of gaming consoles and games.The company has presented you with the following information for the sales of a new product,Angel's Hat 2,for the three months from November to January.They began in November with 50 units on hand valued at $1500.In the lead up to Christmas each unit sold for $90 but in the post-Christmas sales in January this price was reduced to $50. $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}\hline \text { Opening inventory-1 November } 2011 & 50 \text { units } & 1500 \\\hline\\\hline \text { Sales on } 9 \text { November } 2011 & 45 \text { units @ } \$ 90 & 4050 \\\hline \text { Purchases on } 10 \text { November } 2011 & 70 \text { units @ } \$ 40 & 2800 \\\hline \text { Sales on 12 November } 2011 & 60 \text { units @ } \$ 90 & 5400 \\\hline \text { Purchases on 24 November } 2011 & 50 \text { units @ } \$ 40 & 2000\\\hline \text { Sales on } 1 \text { December } 2011 & 50 \text { units @ } \$ 90 & 4500 \\\hline \text { Purchases on 1 December 2011 } & 80 \text { units @ } \$ 47 & 3760 \\\hline \text { Sales on 24 December } 2011 & 60 \text { units @ } \$ 90 & 5400\\\hline \text { Purchases on 29 December 2011 } & 100 \text { units @ } \$ 50 & 5000 \\\hline \text { Sales on 3 January 2012 } & 90 \text { units @ } \$ 50 & 4500 \\\hline \text { Purchases on 10 January 2012 } & 10 \text { units @ } \$ 42 & 420 \\\hline \text { Sales on 15 January } 2012 & 20 \text { units @ } \$ 50 & 1000\\\hline\end{array}$
Big Games for Big Kids use the periodic system to record inventory.A physical stock take reveals 30 units on hand at the end of January.What is the cost of sales and value of ending inventory using the FIFO cost-flow assumption?

A)cost of sales: $14 190; ending inventory: $1290
B)cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1420
C)cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1260
D)cost of sales: $24 850; ending inventory: $1420

Question 24

The periodic inventory system operates by:

A)keeping track of inventory as it comes into the organisation and as it leaves.
B)counting inventory at regular intervals to establish how much of each item is on hand.
C)assuming that the inventory that came in first is the first to be sold.
D)tracking the cost of specific items of inventory to the products sold by grouping items according to cost drivers.

Question 25

According to IAS 2,one or more of which set of methods should be used to apply the costs of inventories to particular items of inventory?

A)specific identification, LIFO or FIFO
B)absorption costing, weighted average costing or LIFO
C)FIFO, specific identification or weighted average cost
D)weighted average costing, ABC costing or FIFO

Question 26

Using the periodic system of inventory:

A)gives the same results as a perpetual system when FIFO is applied but without some of the extra detail.
B)is much more cost-effective as a perpetual system requires a computer.
C)does not require a stock take each year and is therefore more accurate.
D)accurately reports all stock movements which assists with decision making.

Question 27

The two main methods for dealing with fixed costs in relation to the production of inventory are:

A)variable costing and incremental costing.
B)absorption costing and direct costing.
C)overhead costing and ABC costing.
D)relevant costing and incremental costing.

Question 28

Toey Ltd has provided the following information about the total production cost and estimates of realisable value of three lines of shoes they produce within the same class of inventory $\begin{array}{|c|c|r|c|c|}\hline \text { Item } & \begin{array}{c}\text { Production cost } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Sales proceeds } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Packaging costs } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Freight outwards } \\\$ 000\end{array} \\\hline \text { Sling back } & 13 & 15 & 3 & 2\\\hline \text { Court } & 10 & 16 & 3 & 1 \\\hline \text { Stiletto } & 17 & 19 & 4 & 3 \\\hline\end{array}$ Packaging and freight are necessary in order to be able to sell the shoes.What is the value of the inventory in accordance with IAS 2?

A)$34 000
B)$40 000
C)$32 000
D)$24 000

Question 29

Oblong Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes.The following information relates to the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Date } & \text { Manufactured } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 \text { July (balance) } & 100 @ \$ 3.05 & \\\hline 15 \text { July 2011 } & 300 @ \$ 3.00 & \\\hline 19 \text { July 2011 } & & 250 \\\hline 20 \text { August 2011 } & 200 @ \$ 2.50 & \\\hline 21 \text { August 2011 } & & 190 \\\hline 15 \text { October 2011 } & 170 @ \$ 3.12 & \\\hline 30 \text { October 2011 } & & 200 \\\hline 15 \text { December 2011 } & 320 @ \$ 3.40 & \\\hline 15 \text { January 2012 } & & 175 \\\hline 13 \text { March 2012 } & 90 @ \$ 2.90 & \\\hline 30 \text { March 2012 } & & 220 \\\hline 15 \text { June 2012 } & 80 @ \$ 3.20 & \\\hline 28 \text { June 2012 } & & 100 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The company uses a perpetual inventory system.The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is $3.15 at the end of the period.What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Oblong Ltd assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?

A)cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B)cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50
C)cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D)cost of sales: $3453.90 ending inventory: $393.75

Question 30

Kensington Plc,an Irish Company,is an importer and retailer of Danish made glass crystals.For the year ended 30 June 2012,Kensington Ltd plc holds 30 units of an item originally purchased for €10 000 each and a net realisable value of €8000.On 1 June 2013 the TV show Home Improvement featured a similar item prompting an increase in demand for this glass crystal.Management believes that the net realisable value of this item is now €15 000.All 30 items remain unsold on 30 June 2013.What is the effect of holding this inventory on the statement of comprehensive income of Kensington Plc for the years ended 30 June 2012 and 2013?

A)No effect on both years because the inventory items are still unsold.
B)Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €210 000 in 2013.
C)Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; no effect in 2013.
D)Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €60 000 in 2013.

Question 31

Rectangle Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes.The following information relates to the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Date } & \text { Manufactured } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 \text { July (balance) } & 100 @ \$ 3.05 & \\\hline 15 \text { July 2011 } & 300 @ \$ 3.00 & \\\hline 19 \text { July 2011 } & & 250 \\\hline 20 \text { August 2011 } & 200 @ \$ 2.50 & \\\hline 21 \text { August 2011 } & & 190 \\\hline 15 \text { October 2011 } & 170 @ \$ 3.12 & \\\hline 30 \text { October 2011 } & & 200 \\\hline 15 \text { December 2011 } & 320 @ \$ 3.40 & \\\hline 15 \text { January 2012 } & & 175 \\\hline 13 \text { March 2012 } & 90 @ \$ 2.90 & \\\hline 30 \text { March 202 } & & 220 \\\hline 15 \text { June 2012 } & 80 @ \$ 3.20 & \\\hline 28 \text { June 2012 } & & 100 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The company uses a perpetual inventory system.The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is $3.15 at the end of the period.What are the costs of goods sold and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle Ltd assuming the LIFO cost-flow assumption is used?

A)cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B)cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $393.75
C)cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D)cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50

Question 32

IAS 2 requires,among others,disclosure of which of the following pieces of information?

A)accounting policy adopted for measuring inventories
B)carrying amount of inventories for each classification of inventory appropriate to the entity
C)amount of any write-down during the period
D)all of the given answers

Question 33

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the costing of inventories?

A)Direct costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is not permitted as a method for valuing inventories under IAS 2.
B)Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced, and is not permitted as a method for valuing inventories under IAS 2.
C)Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is the required method for valuing inventories under IAS 2.
D)Direct costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced, and is not permitted as a method of valuing inventory under IAS 2.

Question 34

Fixed production costs are those that,within normal operating limits:

A)vary in relation to production volume by a fixed amount.
B)remain a constant per unit amount as volume changes.
C)vary in relation to the levels of input but remain constant at varying levels of output.
D)remain a constant amount at varying production volume levels.

Question 35

The following information relates to the total production costs and estimates of realisable value for a line of water pistols produced by Splash Happy Co Ltd. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline { \text { Item } } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Production cost } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Sales proceeds } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Packaging costs } \\\$ 000\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Transport costs } \\\$ 000\end{array} \\\hline \text { Big Bang } & 8 & 17 & 5 & 2 \\\hline \text { Little } & 10 & 13 & 1 & 1 \\\hline \text { Splash } & 19 & 25 & 4 & 3\\\hline\end{array}$$ Packaging and transport costs are necessarily incurred in order to be able to sell the inventory.What is the value of the inventory in accordance with IAS 2?

A)$37 000
B)$21 000
C)$39 000
D)$36 000

Question 36

Video Productions Ltd commenced business manufacturing video tapes on 1 July 2013.Summary data for the first full year of production are: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline \text { Opening finished goods in units } & \text { Nil } \\\hline \text { Closing finished goods in units } & 10000 \\\hline \text { Opening value of raw materials } & \$0\\\hline \text { Closing value of raw materials inventory } & \$ 20000 \\\hline \text { Purchases of raw materials } & \$ 100000 \\\hline \text { Salaries: } &\\\hline \text { Factory } & \$ 90000 \\\hline \text { Marketing } & \$ 60000 \\\hline \text { Factory rent } & \$ 120000 \\\hline \text { Factory equipment depreciation } & \$ 85000 \\\hline \text { Directors' salaries } & \$ 75000 \\\hline \text { Sales price per unit } & \$ 6 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Packaging and delivery costs of finished goods } & \$ 1 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Normal operating capacity (units) } & 62500 \\\hline \text { Production this period (units) } & 62500\\\hline\end{array}$
Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product.What total value should be attributed to finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?

A)$66 400
B)$72 000
C)$46 400
D)$50 000

Question 37

Under IAS 2 revaluations are permitted:

A)only in the form of a write-down.
B)only when an independent valuation is made by an external party.
C)only if upward revaluations are credited to an inventory revaluation reserve.
D)only if the replacement cost of the asset is higher than the historical cost.

Question 38

Balmoral Ltd commenced business on 1 July 2013.The company manufactures bookcases.Summary data for Balmoral's first full year of operations are: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline \text { Closing finished goods in units } & 900 \\\hline \text { Closing value of raw materials inventory } & \$ 50000 \\\hline \text { Purchases of raw materials } & \$ 450000 \\\hline \text { Salaries: } &\\\hline \text { Factory } & \$ 150000 \\\hline \text { Marketing } & \$ 90000 \\\hline \text { Administration } & \$ 70000\\\hline \text { Factory depreciation } & \$ 60000 \\\hline \text { Factory equipment depreciation } & \$ 45000 \\\hline \text { Advertising } & \$ 80000 \\\hline \text { Interest } & \$ 39000 \\\hline\text { Sales price per unit } & \$ 79 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Packaging and delivery costs of finished goods } & \$ 9 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Normal operating capacity (units) } & 10000 \\\hline \text { Production this period (units) } & 10000\\\hline\end{array}$ Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product.What total value should be attributed to finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?

A)$58 950
B)$63 000
C)$49 500
D)$69 660

Question 39

Circle Ltd manufactures polystyrene trays for a variety of purposes.The following information relates to the production of the medium trays used by meat packing companies for the period ended 30 June 2012. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | r | r | } \hline \text { Date } & \text { Manufactured } & \text { Cost \$ } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 \text { July (balance) } & 1000 @ \$ 0.15 & 150 & \\\hline 15 \text { July 2011 } & 900 @ \$ 0.10 & 90 & \\\hline 19 \text { July 2011 } & & & 1050 \\\hline 20 \text { August 2011 } & 200 @ \$ 0.20 & 40 & \\\hline 21 \text { August 2011 } & & & 890 \\\hline 15 \text { October 2011 } & 750 @ \$ 0.12 & 90 & \\\hline 30 \text { October 2011 } & & & 500 \\\hline 15 \text { December 2011 } & 650 @ \$ 0.16 & 104 & \\\hline 15 \text { January 2012 } & & & 975 \\\hline 13 \text { March 2012 } & 920 @ \$ 0.14 & 128.8 & \\\hline 30 \text { March 2012 } & & & \\\hline 15 \text { June 2012 } & 570 @ \$ 0.20 & 114 & \\\hline 28 \text { June 2012 } & & & 300 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The company uses a perpetual inventory system.The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is $0.17 at the end of the period.What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle Ltd assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?

A)cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $83
B)cost of sales: $654.55; ending inventory: $62.25
C)cost of sales: $657.19; ending inventory: $59.61
D)cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $70.55

Question 40

The valuation of inventories may be on the basis of:

A)the lower of direct cost and recoverable amount.
B)regular revaluations by classes of inventories undertaken at the end of the period.
C)the weighted average of market value and absorption cost over the period.
D)the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Question 41

Consistent with positive accounting theory,an entity close to breaching their debt covenant will:

A)prefer LIFO method over FIFO method.
B)prefer FIFO method over LIFO method.
C)prefer weighted average method over FIFO method.
D)prefer moving average method over FIFO method.

Question 42

Explain the circumstances where borrowing costs are permitted to be included in the cost of inventories?

Question 43

Randwick Plc has a year-end of 30 June 2011.During the year the following errors were discovered. - Merchandise inventory at the factory had been understated by €44 000.
- Goods on consignment from a supplier for €13 000 were included in inventory at the shops.
- Physical inventory for one warehouse had a shortage of €58 000.
What is the net effect of above errors in the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position (inventory)accounts of Randwick Plc?

A) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Increase } & \text { Increase } \\\hline\end{array}$$
B) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Decrease } & \text { Increase } \\\hline\end{array}$$
C) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Decrease } & \text { Decrease } \\\hline\end{array}$$
D) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Increase } & \text { Decrease } \\\hline\end{array}$$

Question 44

Wiggins Plc is a small sport shop.At the beginning of the period,Wiggins Plc had 30 tennis racquets on hand costing £50 each.On 31 October 2009,the shop sold 20 racquets to a tennis instructor for £80.A delivery of 50 racquets was received on 15 November 2009 at £50 but received 2% discount if the account is paid within 30 days.What are the appropriate journal entries to recognise above transactions using the periodic system?

A) $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|}\hline31 \text { October } 2009\\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cash } & 1600 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Sales revenue } & & 1600 \\\hline & & & \\\hline{ 15 \text { November 2009 } } & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Purchases } & 2500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Accounts payable } & & 2500 \\\hline\end{array}$$
B) $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|}\hline31 \text { October } 2009\\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cash } & 1600 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Sales revenue } & & 1600 \\\hline & & & \\\hline { 15 \text { November 2009 } } & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Purchases } & 2450 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Accounts payable } & & 2450 \\\hline\end{array}$$
C) $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | r | l | r | r | } \hline 31 \text { October } 2009\\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cash } & 1600 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Sales revenue } & & 1600 \\\hline & & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cost of goods sold } & 1000 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Inventory } & & 1000 \\\hline & & & \\\hline 15 \text { November 2009 } & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Inventory } & 2500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Accounts payable } & & 2500 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$
D) $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | r | l | r | r | } \hline 31 \text { October } 2009\\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cash } & 1600 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Sales revenue } & & 1600 \\\hline & & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Cost of goods sold } & 1000 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Inventory } & & 1000 \\\hline & & & \\\hline 15 \text { November 2009 } & & \\\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Inventory } & 2450 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Accounts payable } & & 2450 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$

Question 45

What are production overheads?
Explain the criteria to be used when selecting a method to allocate production overheads.

Question 46

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to positive accounting theory?

A)Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer LIFO method of valuation basis, if permitted.
B)Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer FIFO method of valuation basis.
C)Managers prefer the FIFO method of valuation basis.
D)Managers with debt covenants prefer LIFO method, if permitted.

Question 47

What are the benefits of using LIFO method in jurisdictions where this inventory cost-flow assumption is permitted?

Question 48

Discuss the relative merits of using FIFO and LIFO as basis of cost of inventories during periods of rising prices.

Question 49

Phoenix Plc sells hard disks of similar make and model and reports an opening inventory on 1 July 2014 of 20 units purchased at £60.Its purchases during are as follows:
September 90 units @ £70
November 110 units @ £75
March 70 units @ £80
Phoenix Plc sold 260 units during the year.
What is the cost of ending inventory using FIFO and weighted average method respectively (rounded to the nearest dollar)?

A)£2100; £2209
B)£2100; £2250
C)£2400; £2209
D)£2400; £2250

Question 50

David Gordon is an accountant for Bronte Plc.At the end of the year he realised that ending inventory was overstated but the purchases account was recorded correctly.What is the effect of correcting the above error in the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position (inventory)accounts of Bronte Plc?

A) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Increase } & \text { Increase } \\\hline\end{array}$$
B) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Decrease } & \text { Increase } \\\hline\end{array}$$
C) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Decrease } & \text { Decrease } \\\hline\end{array}$$
D) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of } \\\text { comprehensive income }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Statement of financial } \\\text { position (inventory) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Increase } & \text { Decrease } \\\hline\end{array}$$

Question 51

Under the perpetual system,a difference with the stocktake records might indicate:

A)damaged inventory.
B)theft of inventory.
C)obsolete inventory.
D)all of the given answers.

Question 52

Identify and discuss the items included as inventory cost.

Question 53

When calculating cost of inventory IAS 2 requires which of the following costs are to be excluded?

A)abnormal amounts of wasted materials
B)selling costs
C)administrative overheads
D)All of the given answers should be excluded.

Question 54

What is the implication on valuation of work-in-progress inventories when the net realisable value is lower than the carrying amount of the asset?

Question 55

Weighted-average cost will generate results that are:

A)higher value that LIFO.
B)higher value than FIFO.
C)in between LIFO and FIFO.
D)higher value that LIFO and FIFO.

Question 56

The inventory record of Palm Springs Plc shows 1000 surf boards on stock that cost €50 each.During the last stocktake,the accountant noted 100 old style surf boards with net realisable amount of €15.What journal entry would be required of Palm Springs to comply with IAS 2?

A) $$\begin{array} { | c | l | l | l | } \hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Ending inventory } & 1500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Cost of sales } & & 1500 \\\hline\end{array}$$
B) $$\begin{array} { | c | l | l | l | } \hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Ending inventory } & 1500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Asset revaluation reserve } & & 1500 \\\hline\end{array}$$
C) $$\begin{array} { | c | l | l | l | } \hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Impairment loss } & 1500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Ending inventory } & & 1500 \\\hline\end{array}$$
D) $$\begin{array} { | c | l | l | l | } \hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Impairment loss } & 1500 & \\\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Asset revaluation reserve } & & 1500 \\\hline\end{array}$$

Question 57

Which accounting policy for manufacturing fixed costs is likely to favour managers whose firms are subject to political scrutiny?

A)direct costing
B)absorption costing
C)LIFO assuming prices are falling
D)FIFO assuming prices are rising

Question 58

IAS 2 require that inventories be reinstated to the extent that the new carrying amount does not:

A)exceed the net realisable value in the previous period.
B)exceed the lower of the original cost.
C)exceed the net realisable value in the current period.
D)exceed the lower of the original cost or the net realisable value in the current period.

Question 59

Las Vegas Plc sells second hand luxury cars of various makes and models,and uses the FIFO cost flow assumption to ascertain the cost of ending inventory.This would be incorrect because:

A)this is not the practice used by other car dealerships.
B)this method will overstate profit.
C)this method will not capture unique characteristics of items held in inventory.
D)this method requires detailed bookkeeping.

Question 60

Paris Merchandising Plc sells ladies skirts.The opening inventory consisted of 300 skirts with purchase price of €50 each.Subsequent purchases during the period include: 400 at €60 each and another 200 for €70 each.A total of 700 skirts were sold during the period.What is ending inventory using FIFO method?

A)€10 000
B)€11 800
C)€12 000
D)€14 000

Question 61

Discuss when a standard cost may be used to arrive at the cost of inventory.

Question 62

Discuss why LIFO cost-flow method is not permitted under IAS 2 when it is supported in the US in periods of rising prices.

Question 63

Generally,IAS 2 requires inventories to be measured at cost or net realisable value.Discuss circumstances when other measurement bases (such as current replacement cost)are permitted.