Asked by Jason Rosete on Jul 30, 2024

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During times of rising prices, which of the following is not an accurate statement?

A) Average costing will yield results that are between those of FIFO and LIFO.
B) LIFO will result in a higher cost of goods sold than FIFO.
C) FIFO will result in a higher net income than LIFO.
D) LIFO will result in higher income taxes than FIFO.

Rising Prices

An economic condition characterized by an increase in the cost of goods and services over time, affecting purchasing power.

Average Costing

A method of inventory costing that determines the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value by calculating a weighted average of all costs for goods available for sale.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.

  • Examine the repercussions of price level adjustments, whether rising or falling, on the estimation of inventory worth and income determination.
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Zybrea KnightAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
During times of rising prices, LIFO (Last In, First Out) results in a higher cost of goods sold because the most recently acquired (and presumably more expensive) inventory is sold first. This leads to lower net income compared to FIFO (First In, First Out), where older, less expensive inventory is sold first, resulting in higher net income. Therefore, LIFO would result in lower income taxes than FIFO, not higher, making option D incorrect.