The manufacturer Research In motion applies Lcm and reports that its inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value
Recording the lower of cost or market Inventory must be adjusted downward when market is less than cost. To illustrete, if LCM is applied must be adjusted to the individual items of inventory in exhibit 6.9, the merchandiseinventory account must be adjusted from the $295000 recorded cost down to the $265000 market amount as follows.