Asked by Kayla Evelyn on Jun 29, 2024
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FIFO reports higher gross profit and net income than the LIFO method when
A) prices are increasing
B) prices are decreasing
C) prices remain stable
D) prices are reduced by 50%
FIFO
Stands for First In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.
Gross profit
The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), representing the profit made before deducting operating expenses.
Net income
The profit of a company after all revenues, costs, and expenses have been subtracted, indicating the actual earnings.
- Comprehend how the selection of inventory costing methods impacts gross profit.
- Examine the effects of price fluctuations (whether rising or falling) on the valuation of inventory and profit margins.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how the selection of inventory costing methods impacts gross profit.
- Examine the effects of price fluctuations (whether rising or falling) on the valuation of inventory and profit margins.
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