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1. IAS 2 Inventories applies to biological assets related to agricultural activity.


True False

2. Reversal of a previous inventory write down is not advocated in IAS 2.


True False

3. Upward revaluation of inventory is permitted for as long as all assets in same inventory class are revalued.
True False

4. Some biological assets may be covered by IAS 2 Inventories.


True False

5. The definition of inventories includes assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the
production process or in rendering of services.
True False

6. IAS 2 requires that fixed manufacturing costs be excluded from the cost of inventories, as they cannot be
allocated accurately.
True False

7. Standard costs may be used to arrive at the cost of inventory only where standards are set at ideal levels and
any costs arising from exceptional wastage are excluded from the cost of inventories.
True False

8. The value of inventory reported in the financial statements under IAS 2 may be reported at an amount lower
than its original cost.
True False
9. The cost-flow assumption selected for inventory costing purposes should always reflect the physical flow of
goods out of inventory.
True False

10. The only difference between IAS 2 and company law is that the 'international' standards allow inventory to
be valued using LIFO.
True False

11. A company engaged in buying and selling equity securities should consider this asset as inventory and
should be accounted for in accordance with IAS 2.
True False

12. The measurement of inventories is no different for not-for-profit entities.


True False

13. Perpetual inventory system is also known as the physical inventory method.
True False

14. When reversing a previous period inventory write down, this would result in a debit entry to the inventory
account.
True False

15. Which of the following is not a definition in IAS 2 on inventories?


A. Assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process.
B. Assets in the process of production for sale.
C. Raw materials to be used in maintaining machines that prepare goods for sale.
D. Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business.

16. IAS 2 on inventories does not apply to:


A. trees held for sale as part of forestry operations.
B. work-in-progress under construction contracts.
C. agricultural produce of a biological asset.
D. any of the given answers.
17. According to IAS 2 inventories include assets:
A. such as service contracts arising under construction contracts.
B. held over the long term for use in the production process.
C. such as financial instruments.
D. held in the process of production, preparation or conversion for sale.

18. IAS 2 requires that inventory is valued at:


A. the lower of cost and recoverable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
B. cost or fair value for classes of assets and services that are defined as inventories.
C. the lower of cost and net realisable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
D. cost or deprival value, whichever is the lower, for classes of inventories.

19. IAS 2 provides that not-for-profit entities:


A. must value their assets at the lower of cost or net realisable value to allow reports to be compared.
B. should only report inventories at cost for simplicity.
C. should value their assets at either cost or current replacement cost, whichever is more beneficial.
D. will record the inventories at the lower of cost or current replacement cost.

20. The cost of inventory is defined by IAS 2 as including:


A. the cost of purchase and conversion.
B. duties and taxes on purchase of goods or services for sale.
C. the cost incurred in the normal course of operations to bring the inventories to their present location and
condition.
D. all of the given answers.

21. Fixed production costs are those that, within normal operating limits:
A. vary in relation to production volume by a fixed amount.
B. remain a constant per unit amount as volume changes.
C. vary in relation to the levels of input but remain constant at varying levels of output.
D. remain a constant amount at varying production volume levels.

22. The two main methods for dealing with fixed costs in relation to the production of inventory are:
A. variable costing and incremental costing.
B. absorption costing and direct costing.
C. overhead costing and ABC costing.
D. relevant costing and incremental costing.
23. Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the costing of inventories?
A. Direct costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is not permitted as a method for
valuing inventories under IAS 2.
B. Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced,
and is not permitted as a method for valuing inventories under IAS 2.
C. Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is the required method for
valuing inventories under IAS 2.
D. Direct costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced, and is
not permitted as a method of valuing inventory under IAS 2.

24. Toey Ltd has provided the following information about the total production cost and estimates of realisable
value of three lines of shoes they produce within the same class of inventory

Packaging and freight are necessary in order to be able to sell the shoes. What is the value of the inventory in
accordance with IAS 2?
A. $34 000
B. $40 000
C. $32 000
D. $24 000

25. The following information relates to the total production costs and estimates of realisable value for a line of
water pistols produced by Splash Happy Co Ltd.

Packaging and transport costs are necessarily incurred in order to be able to sell the inventory. What is the
value of the inventory in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $37 000
B. $21 000
C. $39 000
D. $36 000
26. Balmoral Ltd commenced business on 1 July 2013. The company manufactures bookcases. Summary data
for Balmoral's first full year of operations are:

Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product. What total value should be attributed to
finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $58 950
B. $63 000
C. $49 500
D. $69 660
27. Video Productions Ltd commenced business manufacturing video tapes on 1 July 2013. Summary data for
the first full year of production are:

Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product. What total value should be attributed to
finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $66 400
B. $72 000
C. $46 400
D. $50 000

28. Under IAS 2 revaluations are permitted:


A. only in the form of a write-down.
B. only when an independent valuation is made by an external party.
C. only if upward revaluations are credited to an inventory revaluation reserve.
D. only if the replacement cost of the asset is higher than the historical cost.

29. According to IAS 2, one or more of which set of methods should be used to apply the costs of inventories
to particular items of inventory?
A. specific identification, LIFO or FIFO
B. absorption costing, weighted average costing or LIFO
C. FIFO, specific identification or weighted average cost
D. weighted average costing, ABC costing or FIFO
30. In addition to the cost-flow assumption, the system used to record movements in inventory also affects the
determination of the cost of inventory. What are the systems commonly in use for recording the movement of
inventory?
A. continuous and cyclic
B. ABC costing and overhead allocation
C. positive and periodic
D. periodic and perpetual

31. The periodic inventory system operates by:


A. keeping track of inventory as it comes into the organisation and as it leaves.
B. counting inventory at regular intervals to establish how much of each item is on hand.
C. assuming that the inventory that came in first is the first to be sold.
D. tracking the cost of specific items of inventory to the products sold by grouping items according to cost
drivers.
32. Big Games for Big Kids sell a variety of gaming consoles and games. The company has presented you with
the following information for the sales of a new product, Angel's Hat 2, for the three months from November to
January. They began in November with 50 units on hand valued at $1500. In the lead up to Christmas each unit
sold for $90 but in the post-Christmas sales in January this price was reduced to $50.

Big Games for Big Kids use the periodic system to record inventory. A physical stock take reveals 30 units on
hand at the end of January. What is the cost of sales and value of ending inventory using the FIFO cost-flow
assumption?
A. cost of sales: $14 190; ending inventory: $1290
B. cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1420
C. cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1260
D. cost of sales: $24 850; ending inventory: $1420

33. Using the periodic system of inventory:


A. gives the same results as a perpetual system when FIFO is applied but without some of the extra detail.
B. is much more cost-effective as a perpetual system requires a computer.
C. does not require a stock take each year and is therefore more accurate.
D. accurately reports all stock movements which assists with decision making.
34. Oblong Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes. The following information relates to
the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$3.15 at the end of the period. What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Oblong Ltd
assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50
C. cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D. cost of sales: $3453.90 ending inventory: $393.75
35. Rectangle Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes. The following information relates
to the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$3.15 at the end of the period. What are the costs of goods sold and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle
Ltd assuming the LIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $393.75
C. cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50
36. Circle Ltd manufactures polystyrene trays for a variety of purposes. The following information relates to
the production of the medium trays used by meat packing companies for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$0.17 at the end of the period. What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle Ltd
assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $83
B. cost of sales: $654.55; ending inventory: $62.25
C. cost of sales: $657.19; ending inventory: $59.61
D. cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $70.55

37. According to IAS 2 material information relating to which of the following must be disclosed?
A. the carrying amount of closing inventories included in equity accounted profits
B. the carrying amount of inventories classified as non-current assets
C. the aggregate amount of inventory recorded at recoverable amount
D. the carrying amount of inventories revalued upwards as at the end of the period

38. The valuation of inventories may be on the basis of:


A. the lower of direct cost and recoverable amount.
B. regular revaluations by classes of inventories undertaken at the end of the period.
C. the weighted average of market value and absorption cost over the period.
D. the lower of cost and net realisable value.
39. Kensington Plc, an Irish Company, is an importer and retailer of Danish made glass crystals. For the year
ended 30 June 2012, Kensington Ltd plc holds 30 units of an item originally purchased for €10 000 each and a
net realisable value of €8000. On 1 June 2013 the TV show Home Improvement featured a similar item
prompting an increase in demand for this glass crystal. Management believes that the net realisable value of this
item is now €15 000. All 30 items remain unsold on 30 June 2013. What is the effect of holding this inventory
on the statement of comprehensive income of Kensington Plc for the years ended 30 June 2012 and 2013?
A. No effect on both years because the inventory items are still unsold.
B. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €210 000 in 2013.
C. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; no effect in 2013.
D. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €60 000 in 2013.

40. IAS 2 requires, among others, disclosure of which of the following pieces of information?
A. accounting policy adopted for measuring inventories
B. carrying amount of inventories for each classification of inventory appropriate to the entity
C. amount of any write-down during the period
D. all of the given answers
41. Randwick Plc has a year-end of 30 June 2011. During the year the following errors were discovered.
- Merchandise inventory at the factory had been understated by €44 000.
- Goods on consignment from a supplier for €13 000 were included in inventory at the shops.
- Physical inventory for one warehouse had a shortage of €58 000.
What is the net effect of above errors in the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial
position (inventory) accounts of Randwick Plc?

A.

B.

C.

D.

42. Consistent with positive accounting theory, an entity close to breaching their debt covenant will:
A. prefer LIFO method over FIFO method.
B. prefer FIFO method over LIFO method.
C. prefer weighted average method over FIFO method.
D. prefer moving average method over FIFO method.
43. David Gordon is an accountant for Bronte Plc. At the end of the year he realised that ending inventory was
overstated but the purchases account was recorded correctly. What is the effect of correcting the above error in
the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position (inventory) accounts of Bronte Plc?

A.

B.

C.

D.
44. Wiggins Plc is a small sport shop. At the beginning of the period, Wiggins Plc had 30 tennis racquets on
hand costing £50 each. On 31 October 2009, the shop sold 20 racquets to a tennis instructor for £80. A delivery
of 50 racquets was received on 15 November 2009 at £50 but received 2% discount if the account is paid within
30 days. What are the appropriate journal entries to recognise above transactions using the periodic system?

A.

B.

C.

D.
45. Which accounting policy for manufacturing fixed costs is likely to favour managers whose firms are subject
to political scrutiny?
A. direct costing
B. absorption costing
C. LIFO assuming prices are falling
D. FIFO assuming prices are rising

46. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to positive accounting theory?
A. Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer LIFO method of valuation basis, if permitted.
B. Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer FIFO method of valuation basis.
C. Managers prefer the FIFO method of valuation basis.
D. Managers with debt covenants prefer LIFO method, if permitted.

47. The inventory record of Palm Springs Plc shows 1000 surf boards on stock that cost €50 each. During the
last stocktake, the accountant noted 100 old style surf boards with net realisable amount of €15. What journal
entry would be required of Palm Springs to comply with IAS 2?

A.

B.

C.

D.
48. Paris Merchandising Plc sells ladies skirts. The opening inventory consisted of 300 skirts with purchase
price of €50 each. Subsequent purchases during the period include: 400 at €60 each and another 200 for €70
each. A total of 700 skirts were sold during the period. What is ending inventory using FIFO method?
A. €10 000
B. €11 800
C. €12 000
D. €14 000

49. Las Vegas Plc sells second hand luxury cars of various makes and models, and uses the FIFO cost flow
assumption to ascertain the cost of ending inventory. This would be incorrect because:
A. this is not the practice used by other car dealerships.
B. this method will overstate profit.
C. this method will not capture unique characteristics of items held in inventory.
D. this method requires detailed bookkeeping.

50. Phoenix Plc sells hard disks of similar make and model and reports an opening inventory on 1 July 2014 of
20 units purchased at £60. Its purchases during are as follows:
September 90 units @ £70
November 110 units @ £75
March 70 units @ £80
Phoenix Plc sold 260 units during the year.
What is the cost of ending inventory using FIFO and weighted average method respectively (rounded to the
nearest dollar)?
A. £2100; £2209
B. £2100; £2250
C. £2400; £2209
D. £2400; £2250

51. When calculating cost of inventory IAS 2 requires which of the following costs are to be excluded?
A. abnormal amounts of wasted materials
B. selling costs
C. administrative overheads
D. All of the given answers should be excluded.

52. IAS 2 require that inventories be reinstated to the extent that the new carrying amount does not:
A. exceed the net realisable value in the previous period.
B. exceed the lower of the original cost.
C. exceed the net realisable value in the current period.
D. exceed the lower of the original cost or the net realisable value in the current period.
53. Weighted-average cost will generate results that are:
A. higher value that LIFO.
B. higher value than FIFO.
C. in between LIFO and FIFO.
D. higher value that LIFO and FIFO.

54. Under the perpetual system, a difference with the stocktake records might indicate:
A. damaged inventory.
B. theft of inventory.
C. obsolete inventory.
D. all of the given answers.

55. Identify and discuss the items included as inventory cost.

56. Explain the circumstances where borrowing costs are permitted to be included in the cost of inventories?

57. What are the benefits of using LIFO method in jurisdictions where this inventory cost-flow assumption is
permitted?
58. What are production overheads? Explain the criteria to be used when selecting a method to allocate
production overheads.

59. What is the implication on valuation of work-in-progress inventories when the net realisable value is lower
than the carrying amount of the asset?

60. Discuss the relative merits of using FIFO and LIFO as basis of cost of inventories during periods of rising
prices.

61. Generally, IAS 2 requires inventories to be measured at cost or net realisable value. Discuss circumstances
when other measurement bases (such as current replacement cost) are permitted.
62. Discuss why LIFO cost-flow method is not permitted under IAS 2 when it is supported in the US in periods
of rising prices.

63. Discuss when a standard cost may be used to arrive at the cost of inventory.
c7 Key

1. IAS 2 Inventories applies to biological assets related to agricultural activity.


FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #1
Difficulty: Easy
Section: Introduction

2. Reversal of a previous inventory write down is not advocated in IAS 2.


FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #2
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
Section: 7.05 Disclosure requirements

3. Upward revaluation of inventory is permitted for as long as all assets in same inventory class are revalued.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #3
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

4. Some biological assets may be covered by IAS 2 Inventories.


TRUE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #4
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.01 Definition of inventory
5. The definition of inventories includes assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the
production process or in rendering of services.
TRUE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #5
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.01 Definition of inventory

6. IAS 2 requires that fixed manufacturing costs be excluded from the cost of inventories, as they cannot be
allocated accurately.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #6
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

7. Standard costs may be used to arrive at the cost of inventory only where standards are set at ideal levels and
any costs arising from exceptional wastage are excluded from the cost of inventories.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #7
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

8. The value of inventory reported in the financial statements under IAS 2 may be reported at an amount lower
than its original cost.
TRUE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #8
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

9. The cost-flow assumption selected for inventory costing purposes should always reflect the physical flow of
goods out of inventory.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #9
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions
10. The only difference between IAS 2 and company law is that the 'international' standards allow inventory to
be valued using LIFO.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #10
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

11. A company engaged in buying and selling equity securities should consider this asset as inventory and
should be accounted for in accordance with IAS 2.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #11
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

12. The measurement of inventories is no different for not-for-profit entities.


FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #12
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

13. Perpetual inventory system is also known as the physical inventory method.
FALSE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #13
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

14. When reversing a previous period inventory write down, this would result in a debit entry to the inventory
account.
TRUE

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #14
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.04 Reversal of previous inventory write-downs
15. Which of the following is not a definition in IAS 2 on inventories?
A. Assets in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process.
B. Assets in the process of production for sale.
C. Raw materials to be used in maintaining machines that prepare goods for sale.
D. Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #15
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.01 Definition of inventory

16. IAS 2 on inventories does not apply to:


A. trees held for sale as part of forestry operations.
B. work-in-progress under construction contracts.
C. agricultural produce of a biological asset.
D. any of the given answers.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #16
Difficulty: Medium
Section: Introduction

17. According to IAS 2 inventories include assets:


A. such as service contracts arising under construction contracts.
B. held over the long term for use in the production process.
C. such as financial instruments.
D. held in the process of production, preparation or conversion for sale.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #17
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
Section: Introduction

18. IAS 2 requires that inventory is valued at:


A. the lower of cost and recoverable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
B. cost or fair value for classes of assets and services that are defined as inventories.
C. the lower of cost and net realisable value, on an item-by-item basis where practicable.
D. cost or deprival value, whichever is the lower, for classes of inventories.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #18
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
19. IAS 2 provides that not-for-profit entities:
A. must value their assets at the lower of cost or net realisable value to allow reports to be compared.
B. should only report inventories at cost for simplicity.
C. should value their assets at either cost or current replacement cost, whichever is more beneficial.
D. will record the inventories at the lower of cost or current replacement cost.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #19
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

20. The cost of inventory is defined by IAS 2 as including:


A. the cost of purchase and conversion.
B. duties and taxes on purchase of goods or services for sale.
C. the cost incurred in the normal course of operations to bring the inventories to their present location and
condition.
D. all of the given answers.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #20
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

21. Fixed production costs are those that, within normal operating limits:
A. vary in relation to production volume by a fixed amount.
B. remain a constant per unit amount as volume changes.
C. vary in relation to the levels of input but remain constant at varying levels of output.
D. remain a constant amount at varying production volume levels.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #21
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

22. The two main methods for dealing with fixed costs in relation to the production of inventory are:
A. variable costing and incremental costing.
B. absorption costing and direct costing.
C. overhead costing and ABC costing.
D. relevant costing and incremental costing.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #22
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
23. Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the costing of inventories?
A. Direct costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is not permitted as a method for
valuing inventories under IAS 2.
B. Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced,
and is not permitted as a method for valuing inventories under IAS 2.
C. Absorption costing treats fixed production costs as an expense of the period and is the required method for
valuing inventories under IAS 2.
D. Direct costing treats fixed production costs as a product cost, allocating them to the goods produced, and is
not permitted as a method of valuing inventory under IAS 2.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #23
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

24. Toey Ltd has provided the following information about the total production cost and estimates of realisable
value of three lines of shoes they produce within the same class of inventory

Packaging and freight are necessary in order to be able to sell the shoes. What is the value of the inventory in
accordance with IAS 2?
A. $34 000
B. $40 000
C. $32 000
D. $24 000

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #24
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
25. The following information relates to the total production costs and estimates of realisable value for a line of
water pistols produced by Splash Happy Co Ltd.

Packaging and transport costs are necessarily incurred in order to be able to sell the inventory. What is the
value of the inventory in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $37 000
B. $21 000
C. $39 000
D. $36 000

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #25
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
26. Balmoral Ltd commenced business on 1 July 2013. The company manufactures bookcases. Summary data
for Balmoral's first full year of operations are:

Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product. What total value should be attributed to
finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $58 950
B. $63 000
C. $49 500
D. $69 660

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #26
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
27. Video Productions Ltd commenced business manufacturing video tapes on 1 July 2013. Summary data for
the first full year of production are:

Packaging and delivery are essential to be able to sell the product. What total value should be attributed to
finished goods inventory in the financial statements in accordance with IAS 2?
A. $66 400
B. $72 000
C. $46 400
D. $50 000

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #27
Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

28. Under IAS 2 revaluations are permitted:


A. only in the form of a write-down.
B. only when an independent valuation is made by an external party.
C. only if upward revaluations are credited to an inventory revaluation reserve.
D. only if the replacement cost of the asset is higher than the historical cost.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #28
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
29. According to IAS 2, one or more of which set of methods should be used to apply the costs of inventories
to particular items of inventory?
A. specific identification, LIFO or FIFO
B. absorption costing, weighted average costing or LIFO
C. FIFO, specific identification or weighted average cost
D. weighted average costing, ABC costing or FIFO

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #29
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

30. In addition to the cost-flow assumption, the system used to record movements in inventory also affects the
determination of the cost of inventory. What are the systems commonly in use for recording the movement of
inventory?
A. continuous and cyclic
B. ABC costing and overhead allocation
C. positive and periodic
D. periodic and perpetual

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #30
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

31. The periodic inventory system operates by:


A. keeping track of inventory as it comes into the organisation and as it leaves.
B. counting inventory at regular intervals to establish how much of each item is on hand.
C. assuming that the inventory that came in first is the first to be sold.
D. tracking the cost of specific items of inventory to the products sold by grouping items according to cost
drivers.

Chapter 07 Inventory
Deegan - Chapter 7 #31
Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions
32. Big Games for Big Kids sell a variety of gaming consoles and games. The company has presented you with
the following information for the sales of a new product, Angel's Hat 2, for the three months from November to
January. They began in November with 50 units on hand valued at $1500. In the lead up to Christmas each unit
sold for $90 but in the post-Christmas sales in January this price was reduced to $50.

Big Games for Big Kids use the periodic system to record inventory. A physical stock take reveals 30 units on
hand at the end of January. What is the cost of sales and value of ending inventory using the FIFO cost-flow
assumption?
A. cost of sales: $14 190; ending inventory: $1290
B. cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1420
C. cost of sales: $14 060; ending inventory: $1260
D. cost of sales: $24 850; ending inventory: $1420

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33. Using the periodic system of inventory:


A. gives the same results as a perpetual system when FIFO is applied but without some of the extra detail.
B. is much more cost-effective as a perpetual system requires a computer.
C. does not require a stock take each year and is therefore more accurate.
D. accurately reports all stock movements which assists with decision making.

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34. Oblong Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes. The following information relates to
the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$3.15 at the end of the period. What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Oblong Ltd
assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50
C. cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D. cost of sales: $3453.90 ending inventory: $393.75

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35. Rectangle Ltd manufactures cardboard boxes for a variety of purposes. The following information relates
to the production of the extra large packing boxes used by removalists for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$3.15 at the end of the period. What are the costs of goods sold and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle
Ltd assuming the LIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $3460.40; ending inventory: $380.00
B. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $393.75
C. cost of sales: $3459.41; ending inventory: $380.99
D. cost of sales: $3453.90; ending inventory: $386.50

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36. Circle Ltd manufactures polystyrene trays for a variety of purposes. The following information relates to
the production of the medium trays used by meat packing companies for the period ended 30 June 2012.

The company uses a perpetual inventory system. The net realisable value per extra large cardboard box is
$0.17 at the end of the period. What are the costs of sales and the value of ending inventory for Rectangle Ltd
assuming the FIFO cost-flow assumption is used?
A. cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $83
B. cost of sales: $654.55; ending inventory: $62.25
C. cost of sales: $657.19; ending inventory: $59.61
D. cost of sales: $633.80; ending inventory: $70.55

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Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

37. According to IAS 2 material information relating to which of the following must be disclosed?
A. the carrying amount of closing inventories included in equity accounted profits
B. the carrying amount of inventories classified as non-current assets
C. the aggregate amount of inventory recorded at recoverable amount
D. the carrying amount of inventories revalued upwards as at the end of the period

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Section: 7.05 Disclosure requirements
38. The valuation of inventories may be on the basis of:
A. the lower of direct cost and recoverable amount.
B. regular revaluations by classes of inventories undertaken at the end of the period.
C. the weighted average of market value and absorption cost over the period.
D. the lower of cost and net realisable value.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

39. Kensington Plc, an Irish Company, is an importer and retailer of Danish made glass crystals. For the year
ended 30 June 2012, Kensington Ltd plc holds 30 units of an item originally purchased for €10 000 each and a
net realisable value of €8000. On 1 June 2013 the TV show Home Improvement featured a similar item
prompting an increase in demand for this glass crystal. Management believes that the net realisable value of this
item is now €15 000. All 30 items remain unsold on 30 June 2013. What is the effect of holding this inventory
on the statement of comprehensive income of Kensington Plc for the years ended 30 June 2012 and 2013?
A. No effect on both years because the inventory items are still unsold.
B. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €210 000 in 2013.
C. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; no effect in 2013.
D. Decrease profit by €60 000 in 2012; increase profit by €60 000 in 2013.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

40. IAS 2 requires, among others, disclosure of which of the following pieces of information?
A. accounting policy adopted for measuring inventories
B. carrying amount of inventories for each classification of inventory appropriate to the entity
C. amount of any write-down during the period
D. all of the given answers

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Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.05 Disclosure requirements
41. Randwick Plc has a year-end of 30 June 2011. During the year the following errors were discovered.
- Merchandise inventory at the factory had been understated by €44 000.
- Goods on consignment from a supplier for €13 000 were included in inventory at the shops.
- Physical inventory for one warehouse had a shortage of €58 000.
What is the net effect of above errors in the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial
position (inventory) accounts of Randwick Plc?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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Difficulty: Hard
Section: 7.04 Reversal of previous inventory write-downs

42. Consistent with positive accounting theory, an entity close to breaching their debt covenant will:
A. prefer LIFO method over FIFO method.
B. prefer FIFO method over LIFO method.
C. prefer weighted average method over FIFO method.
D. prefer moving average method over FIFO method.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
43. David Gordon is an accountant for Bronte Plc. At the end of the year he realised that ending inventory was
overstated but the purchases account was recorded correctly. What is the effect of correcting the above error in
the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position (inventory) accounts of Bronte Plc?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
44. Wiggins Plc is a small sport shop. At the beginning of the period, Wiggins Plc had 30 tennis racquets on
hand costing £50 each. On 31 October 2009, the shop sold 20 racquets to a tennis instructor for £80. A delivery
of 50 racquets was received on 15 November 2009 at £50 but received 2% discount if the account is paid within
30 days. What are the appropriate journal entries to recognise above transactions using the periodic system?

A.

B.

C.

D.
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Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

45. Which accounting policy for manufacturing fixed costs is likely to favour managers whose firms are subject
to political scrutiny?
A. direct costing
B. absorption costing
C. LIFO assuming prices are falling
D. FIFO assuming prices are rising

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

46. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to positive accounting theory?
A. Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer LIFO method of valuation basis, if permitted.
B. Managers of firms with bonus-based contracts prefer FIFO method of valuation basis.
C. Managers prefer the FIFO method of valuation basis.
D. Managers with debt covenants prefer LIFO method, if permitted.

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Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions
47. The inventory record of Palm Springs Plc shows 1000 surf boards on stock that cost €50 each. During the
last stocktake, the accountant noted 100 old style surf boards with net realisable amount of €15. What journal
entry would be required of Palm Springs to comply with IAS 2?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

48. Paris Merchandising Plc sells ladies skirts. The opening inventory consisted of 300 skirts with purchase
price of €50 each. Subsequent purchases during the period include: 400 at €60 each and another 200 for €70
each. A total of 700 skirts were sold during the period. What is ending inventory using FIFO method?
A. €10 000
B. €11 800
C. €12 000
D. €14 000

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Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions
49. Las Vegas Plc sells second hand luxury cars of various makes and models, and uses the FIFO cost flow
assumption to ascertain the cost of ending inventory. This would be incorrect because:
A. this is not the practice used by other car dealerships.
B. this method will overstate profit.
C. this method will not capture unique characteristics of items held in inventory.
D. this method requires detailed bookkeeping.

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Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

50. Phoenix Plc sells hard disks of similar make and model and reports an opening inventory on 1 July 2014 of
20 units purchased at £60. Its purchases during are as follows:
September 90 units @ £70
November 110 units @ £75
March 70 units @ £80
Phoenix Plc sold 260 units during the year.
What is the cost of ending inventory using FIFO and weighted average method respectively (rounded to the
nearest dollar)?
A. £2100; £2209
B. £2100; £2250
C. £2400; £2209
D. £2400; £2250

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Difficulty: Medium
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

51. When calculating cost of inventory IAS 2 requires which of the following costs are to be excluded?
A. abnormal amounts of wasted materials
B. selling costs
C. administrative overheads
D. All of the given answers should be excluded.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
52. IAS 2 require that inventories be reinstated to the extent that the new carrying amount does not:
A. exceed the net realisable value in the previous period.
B. exceed the lower of the original cost.
C. exceed the net realisable value in the current period.
D. exceed the lower of the original cost or the net realisable value in the current period.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

53. Weighted-average cost will generate results that are:


A. higher value that LIFO.
B. higher value than FIFO.
C. in between LIFO and FIFO.
D. higher value that LIFO and FIFO.

Chapter 07 Inventory
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Difficulty: Easy
Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

54. Under the perpetual system, a difference with the stocktake records might indicate:
A. damaged inventory.
B. theft of inventory.
C. obsolete inventory.
D. all of the given answers.

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Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

55. Identify and discuss the items included as inventory cost.

Paragraph 10 of IAS 2 states:


The cost of inventories shall comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
56. Explain the circumstances where borrowing costs are permitted to be included in the cost of inventories?

Costs associated with borrowing can sometimes be included in the cost of inventory. Such treatment is
governed by IAS 23 Borrowing Costs. IAS 23 does allow interest costs to be included in the cost of inventory,
but only when the inventory is considered to be a ‘qualifying asset'. Specifically, paragraph 11 of IAS 23 states:
‘Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset
shall be capitalised as part of the cost of that asset'.
Paragraph 11 of IAS 23 requires that interest be included in the cost of inventory to the extent that the
inventories are qualifying assets.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

57. What are the benefits of using LIFO method in jurisdictions where this inventory cost-flow assumption is
permitted?

LIFO may be used in the US for external reporting purposes. If it is used for these purposes—an option
available to the reporting entity in the US—it may also be used for the purposes of calculating the entity's
taxation liability. In a period of rising prices, adopting LIFO effectively results in higher cost of goods sold,
lower profits and, consequently, lower taxes. This is particularly attractive to US firms. Further, the choice of an
inventory cost-flow assumption does not have to reflect the underlying physical flow of inventory. LIFO is
prohibited in countries that adopt the standards produced by the IASB.

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Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions
58. What are production overheads? Explain the criteria to be used when selecting a method to allocate
production overheads.

Paragraph 13 of IAS 2 requires that: The allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion is
based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. Normal capacity is the production expected to be
achieved on average over a number of periods or seasons under normal circumstances, taking into account the
loss of capacity resulting from planned maintenance. The actual level of production may be used if it
approximates normal capacity. The amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is not
increased as a consequence of low production or idle plant. Unallocated overheads are recognised as an
expense in the period in which they are incurred. In periods of abnormally high production, the amount of fixed
overhead allocated to each unit is decreased so that inventories are not measured above cost. Variable
production overheads are allocated to each unit of production on the basis of the actual use of production
facilities.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement

59. What is the implication on valuation of work-in-progress inventories when the net realisable value is lower
than the carrying amount of the asset?

Lower of cost and net realisable value can provide a very conservative reflection of the value of inventory, with
the result that the amount reported in the entity's financial statements may be a great deal less than its market
value. This treatment, as espoused in IAS 2, is generally consistent with the accountant's somewhat dated
‘Doctrine of Conservatism'. This doctrine holds that gains should not generally be recognised until they are
realised, while losses should be recognised in the period in which they first become foreseeable— that is, losses
do not have to be realised to be recognised for accounting purposes.

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Section: 7.02 The general basis of inventory measurement
60. Discuss the relative merits of using FIFO and LIFO as basis of cost of inventories during periods of rising
prices.

In a period of rising prices, LIFO adopters would show lower profits and lower closing inventory than FIFO
adopters. Allowing the adoption of LIFO would potentially open the door to profit manipulation, as acquiring
inventory at year end might alter the period's profit, even if those items acquired are still on hand at year end.

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Section: 7.03 Inventory cost-flow assumptions

61. Generally, IAS 2 requires inventories to be measured at cost or net realisable value. Discuss circumstances
when other measurement bases (such as current replacement cost) are permitted.

IAS 2 provides that not-for-profit entities may also adopt a different treatment for measuring inventory. In
respect of not-for-profit entities, inventories held for distribution are to be measured at the lower of cost and
current replacement cost.

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