Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Companies do not have to use the same inventory method for all items of inventory.
• B)Companies do not have to consistently use the same inventory costing methods over time.
• C)Use of the LIFO inventory method during a period of increasing unit costs may create a conflict of interest between the owners and managers.
• D)A company choosing to maximize stockholders' equity during a period of increasing unit costs should use the FIFO inventory method.

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