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Research Case 2 – 25 points Spring 2013 This assignment is due on Tuesday, April 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. to the D2L drop box. A late assignment will not be graded. In other words, a late assignment is worth 0/25 points. You must also bring a paper copy of your assignment to class on Tuesday, April 16. You must use Microsoft Word to complete your assignment. Put a heading and your name on the document so that when I open it for grading I don’t have to guess who or what. Submit your file saved with the following file name: lastname_firstname_case2. For example, my file name would be portz_kris_case2 When asked to cite the FASB Codification database, make sure you reference the database correctly, using a four number reference. For example: 835 – 20 – 30 – 2 (topic – subtopic – section – paragraph). While you are expected to cite the Codification in this assignment, you may use other resources to help you answer the questions. TOPIC: What is the meaning of cost as it applies to the initial measurement of inventory? Copy and paste the appropriate paragraph(s) from the Codification and provide the reference. What is the major objective of accounting for inventory? Copy and paste the appropriate paragraph(s) from the Codification and provide the reference. Brilliant Drilling is a manufacturer of drill bits for large oil rigs that operate around the world. A major component in the manufacturing of the drill bits is diamonds. As a result of an increase in oil drilling due to the increase in oil prices, Brilliant Drilling has received, and is expected to receive, an increase in orders for new and replacement drill bits. With such a potential demand, Brilliant Drilling has purchased a large quantity of diamonds. Since diamonds are considered a precious metal, Brilliant Drilling is contemplating the proper valuation of its inventory, which is currently above cost. Management has concluded that precious metals with a fixed monetary value and without…