Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital wireless telecommunications products and services. Qualcomm reported

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Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital wireless telecommunications products and services. Qualcomm reported the following inventories on September 30, 2004, in the notes to its financial statements:


(In millions)

September 30, 2004

Raw materials ....... $ 20

Work-in-process .......  3

Finished goods ....... 131

                                 $154


a. Why does Qualcomm report three different inventories?

b. What costs are included in each of the three classes of inventory?


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Financial Accounting An Integrated Statements Approach

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