Question

A retailer holds seasonal fashion inventory purchased at ₹20 lakh. At year-end, expected selling price is ₹25 lakh, but estimated selling costs are ₹7 lakh because of heavy discounting and promotional spend required. The inventory has not yet been marked down. What is the correct carrying amount?

A ₹25 lakh – selling costs = ₹18 lakh (NRV basis)
B ₹20 lakh (cost, since higher than NRV)
C ₹25 lakh (selling price, since market is higher)
D ₹18 lakh only if impairment testing is performed annually
E ₹22 lakh (average of cost and NRV)
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