Which cost is normally excluded from the cost of inventory under IAS 2?

Correct answer: C. Abnormal amounts of wasted materials

  • A. Import duties on purchased goods
  • B. Direct labour used in production
  • C. Abnormal amounts of wasted materials
  • D. Freight costs incurred to bring goods to the warehouse

Explanation

Abnormal waste of materials, labour or other production costs is recognised as an expense rather than included in inventory cost. Import duties, direct production labour and necessary transport costs can form part of inventory cost.

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Inventory valuation determines the cost of unsold goods and its effect on cost of sales and profit. The work covers inventory counts, included costs, FIFO and weighted-average costing, and the rule that inventory is reported at the lower of cost and net realisable value, not simply at its expected selling price.

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