In a Period of Inflation the Cost Flow Method That

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a period of inflation the cost flow method that results in the lowest income taxes is the

• A) FIFO method.
• B) LIFO method.
• C) average-cost method.
• D) gross profit method.

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