FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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The following data are available for Vortex Manufacturing Pty Ltd at 30 June 2020:

Inventory type

Cost

Net realisable value

Raw materials

$199,200

$212,420

Work in progress

171,900

162,950

Finished goods

290,400

263,880

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The value of inventory is derived by the method most appropriate to each particular class of inventory and the first-in-first-out basis is applied.

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  1. Explain the lower of cost and net realisable value basis of accounting for inventories.              
  2. Calculate the lower of cost and net realisable value for inventory. 
  3. Prepare the adjusting entry at 30 June 2020 to record any adjustments for the valuation of inventory. 
  4. Prepare an extract of the inventory note section for
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