Which Inventory Costing Method Results in the Lowest Income Tax

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

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

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