Discussion Post: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY SEC 10-K.
Respond to each question below:
• Inventory disclosures: 75 words or more for each question
o Are there any disclosures about raw materials, WIP inventory, Finished Goods inventory levels?
o How is inventory described for your SEC 10-K company? Relate your answer to topics in our course.
o Report on any costing information such as inventory valuation methods--LIFO, FIFO, and/or average cost.
o Comment on supplemental information provided related to inventory for your SEC 10-K company.
• Cost and sources for production materials: Notice how cost is used in the SEC 10-K.
• Briefly provide an overall SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis for your manufacturing corporation as related to cost accounting-related topics. Although details are high level in the SEC 10-K filing, what do you learn related to operations and strategy?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.