Answer:
a.as a long-term asset on the balance sheet
Explanation:
Total assets include current assets, fixed assets, and intangible assets Current assets involve cash, stock, receivable account, etc. Fixed assets comprise plant & machinery, property, facilities, furniture & equipment, etc.
However, the intangible assets are trademarks, copyrights, goodwill and so on.
So, the inventory cannot be reported as a long term asset