Asked by Kaelyn Jordan on Jun 14, 2024

Cost flow matches the unit sold to the unit purchased.

A) Weighted average
B) First-in, first-out (FIFO)
C) Last-in, first-out (LIFO)
D) Specific identification

Cost Flow Assumption

Refers to the method used by companies to value and manage inventory; common examples include FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), and average cost.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set.

Specific Identification

An inventory costing method that tracks the exact cost of each individual item in inventory to determine cost of goods sold.

  • Understand the significance and applications of various inventory costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average, Specific Identification).