The Two Most Widely Used Methods for Determining the Cost

question 107

Multiple Choice

The two most widely used methods for determining the cost of inventory are

• A) FIFO and LIFO
• B) FIFO and average cost
• C) LIFO and average cost
• D) gross profit and average cost

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Definitions:

Investment Center

A segment or division within a company for which direct responsibility is given to a manager, who is judged by the profitability and the return on investment of the division.

Flexible Budgets

Flexible budgets are financial plans that can vary depending on actual levels of output, activity, or revenue, allowing businesses to adjust their spending and resources more dynamically.

Fixed Budgets

Financial plans that do not change over the budget period, regardless of changes in business activity.

Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned costs and the actual costs incurred.