Which of the Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions Provides the Best

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the inventory cost flow assumptions provides the best measure of earnings, where "best" means most appropriate for predicting future earnings, when prices have been declining?

• A) FIFO
• B) Specific identification
• C) LIFO
• D) Average cost

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