POSCO | CIK:0000889132 | 3

  • Filed: 4/27/2018
  • Entity registrant name: POSCO (CIK: 0000889132)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889132/000119312518136684/0001193125-18-136684-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForMeasuringInventories

    Inventories

    Inventory costs, except materials-in-transit in which costs are determined by using specific identification method, are determined by using the moving-weighted average method. The cost of inventories comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. The allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of finished goods or work in progress are based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.

    Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The amount of any write-down of inventories to net realizable value and all losses of inventories are recognized as an expense in the period the write-down or loss occurs. The amount of any reversal of any write-down of inventories arising from an increase in net realizable value is recognized as a reduction in the amount of inventories recognized as a cost of goods sold in the period in which the reversal occurs.

    The carrying amount of those inventories is recognized as cost of goods sold in the period in which the related revenue is recognized.