As 2

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AS 2 states that "Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value" but why is it not 'lower of cost or net realisable value'.

Is there any specification for this?

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From my point of view 

there are various methods for valuation of inventory , so it is specified by AS  to go for two of them...

Value them either at cost or at NRV whichever is lower...to bring comparability  & prudency.

Correct me if i'm wrong !indecision

 

you are just getting confused in language. "lower of" is a comparative degree which compares two items jointed by conjunction "and". "or" is not applied when "lower of" used

 

Here lower of cost and NRV means "whichever is lower both of them"

You can't say lower of cost or NRV because "or" separates them

Ya the point is clear now...Thanks..

Hi Giya,

I am happy that you have raised a good question on AS 2. As per para 5 which stated below as you said rightly 

 

5. Inventories should be valued at the lower of cost and net realisable
value.
 
The intention of this standard is to consider both cost and net realisable value, from these lower amount is considered for valuation of inventory. If you say or , then the word lower has no meaning at all.


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