The LIFO Inventory Method Assumes That the Cost of the Latest

question 182

Multiple Choice

The LIFO inventory method assumes that the cost of the latest units purchased are

• A) the last to be allocated to cost of goods sold.
• B) the first to be allocated to ending inventory.
• C) the first to be allocated to cost of goods sold.
• D) not allocated to cost of goods sold or ending inventory.

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Definitions:

Mismatching Problems

Issues that arise when expenses are recognized in a different period than the revenues they help to generate, potentially distorting financial statements.

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Cash-Basis Accounting

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when cash is received or paid, rather than when they are earned or incurred.

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that dictates expenses should be matched with the revenues they help to generate within the same period.