Accounting principles require that inventory be reported at the market value (cost) of replacing inventory when market value is lower than cost.

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This statement is true. The generally accepted accounting principles require that inventory be reported at the market value (cost) of replacing inventory when the market value is lower than cost. This is known as the lower of cost or market (LCM) rule.

Accounting Principles Require That Inventory Be Reported at the Market