Which of the following statements does not accurately describe the lower of cost or market (LCM or net realizable value) valuation method for inventory?
A)The journal entry to write-down inventory decreases gross profit.
B)The journal entry to write-down inventory decreases current assets.
C)The journal entry to write-down inventory does not affect pretax income.
D)The journal entry to write-down inventory increases cost of goods solD.The journal entry increases cost of goods sold and therefore decreases gross profit and pretax income.The journal entry also decreases inventory.

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The journal entry to write-down inventory affects pretax income by increasing cost of goods sold, which reduces pretax income.

Which of the Following Statements Does Not Accurately Describe the Lower