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Analysis of Inventory
Difficulty: Advanced
Inventory Accounting Policy
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost generally determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
Source: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08).
Inventory Disclosure
3M Co., Statement of Financial Position, Inventory
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-08), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-09), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-13).
| Item | Description | The company |
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| Inventories | Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. | 3M Co.'s inventories declined from 2015 to 2016 but then increased from 2016 to 2017 exceeding 2015 level. |
