The Managers of Hong Company Receive Performance Bonuses Based on the Net

question 34

Multiple Choice

The managers of Hong Company receive performance bonuses based on the net income of the firm.Which inventory costing method are they likely to favor in periods of declining prices?

• A)LIFO
• B)Average-Cost
• C)FIFO
• D)Physical inventory method

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Definitions:

Base-Year Prices

Prices from a specific base year used to express the real value of goods and services in order to remove the effects of inflation over time.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.

Annual Rate

A projection of a rate over a period of one year, often used in the context of interest rates, inflation, or growth rates.

Price Index

A measure showing the average level of prices for a specific set of goods and services over a period, indicating inflation or deflation.