The Specific Identification Method of Costing Inventories Is Used When

question 75

Multiple Choice

The specific identification method of costing inventories is used when the

• A) physical flow of units cannot be determined.
• B) company sells large quantities of relatively low cost homogeneous items.
• C) company sells large quantities of relatively low cost heterogeneous items.
• D) company sells a limited quantity of high-unit cost items.

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Definitions:

Capital Lease

A lease agreement in which the lessee records the leased asset as if it were purchased.

Operating Lease

A contract in which the ownership of the asset remains with the lessor while the lessee has the right to use the asset, without the option to purchase, for a certain period.

Operating Leases

Leases for which the lessee uses an asset for a shorter period than its useful life, and the lessor retains ownership of the asset.

Tax Purposes

The intentions or objectives related to compliance with tax laws and regulations, including the reporting of income, expenses, and other relevant financial information.