In a Period of Increasing Prices Which Inventory Flow Assumption

question 76

Multiple Choice

In a period of increasing prices which inventory flow assumption will result in the lowest amount of income tax expense?

• A) FIFO
• B) LIFO
• C) Average Cost
• D) Income tax expense for the period will be the same under all assumptions.

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