Which Inventory Costing Method Results in the Lowest Income Tax

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which inventory costing method results in the lowest income tax expense during a period of decreasing prices?

• A)FIFO
• B)LIFO
• C)Specific Identification
• D)Weighted Average Cost

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