In: Accounting
Describe the conceptual flaw associated with the net realizable value method that relates to where the value added takes place during the production process
net realisable value refers to the actual value realised less all expenses relating to a sale.
In general The net realisable value method allocates joint costs on the basis of final sales value less separable costs.
Final price refrs to the price paid by the customer
Let us see the example of net realisable value calculation
TYPE A B TOTAL
production 20000 24000 44000
unit price 50 35
sales value(A) 1000000 840000 1840000
Separable costs (B)
per unit 12 10
ToTal 240000 240000 480000
NRV(A-B) 760000 600000 1360000
Separable cost = unit produced * cost per unit
NRV 760000 600000 1360000
NRV % 55.88 44.12
joint cost ALLOCATION 502941 397059
irrespective of number of units produced joint cost is allocated on basis of NRV so when the unit price is more and numner of units produces are less, but higher amount joint cost is allocated to the product with higher NRV rather than more the product with more number of units produced.