Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to Inventories

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to inventories?

• A) The FIFO method assumes that the costs of the earliest goods acquired are the last to be sold.
• B) It is generally good business management to sell the most recently acquired goods first.
• C) Under FIFO the ending inventory is based on the latest units purchased.
• D) FIFO seldom coincides with the actual physical flow of inventory.

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Definitions:

Bill of Lading

A legal document between a shipper and a carrier detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being transported.

Carrier

An entity or company that provides transportation services for goods, specializing in moving products from one location to another.

Claim

An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

Motor Carrier Cost

The expenses involved in transporting goods via motor vehicles, including fuel, maintenance, and driver wages.