Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A)A year-end purchase of inventory increases the LIFO cost of goods sold when unit costs are increasing.
• B)A year-end purchase of inventory increases the FIFO ending inventory when unit costs are increasing.
• C)The choice of an inventory costing method is dependent on the actual flow of goods when inventory is sold.
• D)A year-end purchase of inventory has an impact on the weighted-average ending inventory when unit costs are increasing.

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