Which of the Following Is Not a Disadvantage of Using

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using the FIFO cost flow assumption?

• A)creates the highest outflow for income taxes during periods of rising prices
• B)does not match current costs against current revenues
• C)includes all the holding gains in income during periods of rising prices
• D)provides a relevant ending inventory value

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of firms, leading to a high level of market control and potential for collaboration on prices and policies.

Herfindahl Index

A measure used to calculate the concentration of market power within an industry, determined by summing the squares of the market share percentages held by each firm within the market.

Four-Firm Concentration Ratio

A measure of market concentration, calculated as the percentage of total market sales accounted for by the four largest firms in an industry.

Four-Firm Concentration Ratio

The four-firm concentration ratio is a measure of market concentration, calculated by the combined market share of the four largest firms within an industry, indicating the level of competition.