Closing stock is valued at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Closing stock is valued at:
A. Cost Price
B. Cost Price or Market Value, whichever is higher
C. Cost Price or Market Value, whichever is lower
D. Market (Net Realizable) Value
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Based on the principle of conservatism (prudence), inventory is valued at Cost or Net Realizable Value (Market Value), whichever is less.

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Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 16, land and buildings are separable assets and are accounted for separately. Reason (R): Land generally has an infinite useful life, whereas buildings have a limited useful life. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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