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AT&T Inc. (T) | Analysis of Inventory

Inventory Accounting Policy

Inventories, were $1,036 at December 31, 2012, and $1,188 at December 31, 2011. Wireless handsets and accessories, which are valued at the lower of cost or market (determined using current replacement cost) were $888 as of December 31, 2012, and $1,082 as of December 31, 2011. The remainder of AT&T's inventory includes new and reusable supplies and network equipment of local telephone operations, which are stated principally at average original cost, or specific costs in the case of large individual items. Inventories of AT&T's other subsidiaries are stated at the lower of cost or market.

Source: AT&T Inc., Annual Report

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Inventory Disclosure

AT&T Inc., Statement of Financial Position, Inventory

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    Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008
Wireless handsets and accessories 888  1,082  1,185  790  749 
Supplies and network equipment 148  106  118  95  113 
Inventory 1,036  1,188  1,303  885  862 

Source: Based on data from AT&T Inc. Annual Reports

Item Description The company
Inventory Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). AT&T Inc.'s inventory declined from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012.

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