Question
As per accounting standards, inventory is to be valued
at cost or net realizable value. Which of the accounting principle forms the basis of this standard?Solution
According to the Conservatism (Prudence) principle, expected losses should be recorded but gains should not. Hence, inventory is valued at lower of cost or net realizable value to avoid overstating assets.
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