The Destro Company is experiencing an unusual inventory situation. The replacement cost of its principal product has

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The Destro Company is experiencing an unusual inventory situation. The replacement cost of its principal product has been declining, but because of a unique market condition, Destro has not had to reduce the selling price of the item. Eric Dona, company controller, is aware that requires the valuation of inventory at the lower of cost or market. He considers market to be replacement cost, and he is concerned that to reduce the to replacement cost will improperly reduce net income for the current period. Has an inventory loss occurred? Discuss.

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