Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | Analysis of Inventory
Inventory Accounting Policy
Inventory consists of wireless and wireline equipment held for sale, which is carried at the lower of cost (determined principally on either an average cost or first-in, first-out basis) or market.
Source: Verizon Communications Inc., Annual Report
Inventory Disclosure
Verizon Communications Inc., Statement of Financial Position, Inventory
USD $ in millions
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless and wireline equipment held for sale | 1,075 | 940 | 1,131 | 2,289 | 2,092 | |
| Inventories | 1,075 | 940 | 1,131 | 2,289 | 2,092 |
Source: Based on data from Verizon Communications Inc. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless and wireline equipment held for sale | Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. | Verizon Communications Inc.'s wireless and wireline equipment held for sale declined from 2010 to 2011 but then increased from 2011 to 2012 not reaching 2010 level. |
| Inventories | 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). | Verizon Communications Inc.'s inventories declined from 2010 to 2011 but then increased from 2011 to 2012 not reaching 2010 level. |
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