Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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Chapter 8 - Valuation of Inventories: A Cost-Basis Approach - Questions - Page 469: 4

Answer

No. Mishima, Inc. should not report this amount on its balance sheet. As consignee, it does not own this merchandise and therefore it is inappropriate for it to recognize this merchandise as part of its inventory.

Work Step by Step

The inventory remains as property of the consignor.
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