ERICSSON LM TELEPHONE CO | CIK:0000717826 | 3

  • Filed: 4/20/2018
  • Entity registrant name: ERICSSON LM TELEPHONE CO (CIK: 0000717826)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717826/000119312518124911/0001193125-18-124911-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForMeasuringInventories

    Inventories

    Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.

    Risks of obsolescence have been measured by estimating market value based on future customer demand and changes in technology and customer acceptance of new products.

    A significant part of Inventories is Contract work in progress (CWIP). Recognition and derecognition of CWIP relates to the Company’s revenue recognition principles meaning that costs incurred under a customer contract are recognized as CWIP. When revenue is recognized, CWIP is derecognized and is instead recognized as Cost of sales.

    In Note C2, “Critical accounting estimates and judgments,” further disclosure is presented in relation to (i) key sources of estimation uncertainty and (ii) the decision made in relation to accounting policies applied.