Which of the following assets is/are to be valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value?

A. Goodwill
B. Inventories
C. Investments
D. Both B. and C. above.

Inventories B. are to be valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. All the other assets stated in other alternatives are valued as per the cost concept. Goodwill A. is a fixed intangible asset and is shown at the cost of its acquisition. Investments C. are valued at cost or market value whichever is less. The combination of B. and C. is incorrect because a correct answer with incorrect answer is an incorrect answer. Thus, the correct answer is B

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