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

question 174

Multiple Choice

The managers of Mayo 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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