Yoshi Co.'s 12/31/2020 inventory on a FIFO basis was $980,000. The following information is available: Estimated selling price is $1,020,000; Estimated cost of disposal is $40,000; Normal profit margin is $120,000; and Current replacement cost is $900,000. At 12/31/2020, assuming Yoshi uses the loss method, what amount of loss should Yoshi record from applying LCM

Yoshi Co.

The amount of loss that Yoshi Co. should record from applying LCM (the lower of Cost or Market price) is:

$40,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

FIFO inventory on 12/31/2020 = $980,000

Current replacement cost = $900,000

Net realizable value = $980,000 ($1,020,000 - $40,000)

Normal profit margin = $120,000

Loss to be recognized based on current replacement cost = FIFO purchase cost minus Current replacement cost

= $80,000 ($980,000 - $900,000)

b) Under the US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) of prudence and conservatism, the loss of $80,000 must be recognized in the current period, since the inventory will be booked at $900,000, its current replacement cost, which is lower than the FIFO purchase cost of $980,000.

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