Tune Store reports inventory using the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). Information related to its year-end inventory appears below. Inventory Quantity Unit Cost Unit NRV Model A 100 $ 100 $ 120 Model B 50 50 40 Model C 20 200 210 The year-end adjustment to mark inventory down to net realizable value will involve a debit to .

inventory impairment/cost of good sold (p/l)   $500

Explanation:

IAS 2 requires that inventory be initially recognized at cost including cost of purchase and other necessary cost incurred in getting the inventory to the location where it becomes available for sale.

Subsequently, the item of inventory is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value (NRV).

              Quantity    Unit Cost     Unit NRV      Lower of cost/NRV  Amount

Model A    100               $100              $ 120       $100                       $10,000

Model B      50                $50               $ 40        $40                         $2,000

Model C      20                $200             $210        $200                      $4,000

Adjustment required = 50 ($50 - $40)

=$500

This posted as

Debit inventory impairment/cost of good sold (p/l)   $500

Credit Inventory account                                              $500

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