Module I· HGB vs. IFRS — Structural DifferencesIntermediate
Question

How does inventory valuation differ under HGB versus IFRS?

Answer

Inventory differences often come from capitalization of overhead, write-down policy, reversal rules, and slow-moving stock reserves.

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In QoE, test whether inventory reserves are adequate. Under-reserved inventory can overstate EBITDA and working capital.