Which Inventory Method Generally Results in Costs Allocated to Ending

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which inventory method generally results in costs allocated to ending inventory that will approximate their current cost?

• A)LIFO
• B)FIFO
• C)Average cost method
• D)Whichever method that produces the highest ending inventory figure

Understand the concepts of variable, fixed, and mixed costs.

Comprehend how cost behavior affects managerial decision-making.

Differentiate between total and per-unit cost behaviors for variable and fixed costs.

Grasp the significance of the relevant range in cost analysis.

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Definitions:

Accrual

A method in accounting that recognizes financial events by matching revenues with expenses at the time the transaction occurs, not when payment is made or received.

Supplies Expense

The cost associated with the consumable items used in the operation of a business, such as office supplies or cleaning materials.

Adjusting Journal Entry

An entry in accounting that is made at the end of an accounting period to record any unrecognized income or expense for the period.

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by businesses or individuals due to earnings, represented as an expense in financial statements and affecting net income.