medium · Financial Accounting assets
In the Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) calculation for LIFO inventory, why is a 'floor' (NRV minus normal profit) established for the market value?
- To ensure inventory is always reported at replacement cost
- To simplify the calculation for small businesses
- To prevent the overstatement of losses in the current period
- To allow for the recognition of unrealized gains
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