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Inventories
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories

Note 3. Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost determined on the first-in, first-out method or net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation.

 

Inventories net of the reserve for obsolescence consisted of the following:

 

    December 31, 2017     September 30, 2017  
             
Raw materials and stock parts   $ 311,340     $ 337,462  
Work-in-process     22,998       21,861  
Finished goods     89,640       98,835  
                 
    $ 423,978     $ 458,158  

  

The Company’s reserve for obsolescence equaled $445,158 at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017. The Company provides for a valuation reserve for certain inventory that is deemed to be obsolete, of excess quantity or otherwise impaired.