Inventory
There are additional requirements when accounting
for inventory under the new TFRS:
· A write-down of inventory to net realisable value
must be recognised as a cost of goods sold.
· If the amount of such a write-down is reversed,
such amount must be deducted from the cost of
goods sold in the current period.
· Other inventory losses, for example as a result of
lost inventory should be recognised as an
administrative expense.
It is noted that the new accounting standard for
inventories (TFRS 2) does not specify where losses on
inventory are recognised.