In Periods of Rising Prices the Inventory Method Which Results

question 131

Multiple Choice

In periods of rising prices the inventory method which results in the inventory value on the balance sheet that is closest to current cost is the

• A) FIFO method.
• B) LIFO method.
• C) average-cost method.
• D) tax method.

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