The ending inventory of a company was $552,000 as per the perpetual inventory records. The current replacement cost for the ending inventory is $547,000. Prepare the journal entry to adjust inventory

What will be an ideal response

Cost of Goods Sold 5,000
Merchandise Inventory 5,000

Note:
Amount written down = $552,000 - $547,000 = $5,000

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