Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Valuation of inventory

Valuation of inventory — practice question

While drawing up his financial statements, a trader valued his inventory at cost. He later discovered that $10$ units of inventory, with a cost of $12$ per unit, had been damaged. If he paid $2$ per unit for repairs, he would be able to sell them for $9$ each. What effect would the incorrect inventory valuation have on the income statement?

  • Agross profit overstated $30$, profit for the year no effect
  • Bgross profit overstated $50$, profit for the year overstated $50$
  • Cgross profit understated $30$, profit for the year no effect
  • Dgross profit understated $50$, profit for the year understated $50$

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI