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Recording a Loss in Applying Lower-of-Cost-or-Net Realizable Value On December 31, Vale Inc....

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Recording a Loss in Applying Lower-of-Cost-or-Net Realizable Value
On December 31, Vale Inc. estimated the cost of inventory under the average cost method to be $264,000 and the net realizable value of inventory to be
$255,000. The company has not previously recorded a holding loss on inventory.
a. Prepare the journal entry to record the holding loss on inventory using an allowance account to reduce inventory and cost of goods sold to adjust
expense.
b. Prepare the journal entry to record the holding loss on inventory using an allowance account to reduce inventory and a separate loss account to adjust
equity.
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