A business prepared its statement of profit or loss for its first year of trading. It used marginal costing to value the inventory. The finance director wants to prepare the statement, using absorption costing. What will be the effect on inventory valuation and profit for the year due to this change?
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is D: effect on inventory valuation: increase, effect on profit for the year: increase
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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