During a Period of Increasing Cost Prices, Which Inventory Costing

question 148

Multiple Choice

During a period of increasing cost prices, which inventory costing method will yield the lowest cost of goods sold?

• A)Any method in which the company uses a periodic inventory system
• B)FIFO
• C)LIFO
• D)Weighted Average Cost

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

An accounting record that presents the total value of a corporation's assets, its obligations, and the equity belonging to shareholders, reflecting the company’s financial state at a specific time.

Prepaid Expense

An expense that has been paid in advance and is considered an asset until it is actually used or consumed.

Rental Payments

Rental payments are periodic payments made by a lessee to a lessor for the use of a property, equipment, or vehicle.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.