Accounts (Inventories) - CPT - Study Material question

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03 December 2009 Q. Which of the following is false :

a.) The value of ending inventory under simple average price method is realistic.

b.) Usually profit or loss will not arise out of pricing the issues on the basis of average price method.

c.) The value of stock is shown on the asset side of balance sheet as fixed assets.

d.) Opening stock + Purchases - cost of goods sold is the value of closing stock.
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According to the answer given by study material, - a, b & d are false but I have the following views:

1. option d is correct.
2. option c is false.

Pls resolve the query and explain with reasons.

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Pradeep Goyal

Kishanlal Paliwal

Kishanlal Paliwal (Expert)
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03 December 2009 The question asked about the false statement, accordingly option 'C' is false since the inventory is treated as current asset.

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