IAS 2: Inventories

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Summaries

IAS 2 – Inventories
Timeline and summary from Deloitte IAS Plus, with information on related interpretations and amendments under consideration.

IAS 2 - Inventories
Topic summary provided by PwC, giving latest developments and overview, a summary of the standard and links to relevant resources.

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IFRS 2018: Interpretation and application of IFRS standards
PKF (2018)
This Wiley guide has been fully updated to help practitioners apply and comply with the latest international financial reporting standards. It provides detailed guidance along with illustrative examples. The chapter on inventories covers:

• Recognition and measurement
• Methods of inventory costing under IAS 2
• Examples of financial statement disclosures.

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Other resources

IFRS Learning
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