When the Lower of Cost or Market (LCM)rule Requires an Inventory

Multiple Choice

When the lower of cost or market (LCM) rule requires an inventory adjustment:

A) the adjustment usually,but not always,reduces the book value of inventory.
B) the write-down is usually reported as a part of cost of goods sold.
C) the inventory adjustment is recorded in a contra-account called merchandise allowances.
D) the write-down does not affect any of the financial statements.