During a Period of Rising Prices, Using FIFO (First-In, First-Out)

question 221

Multiple Choice

During a period of rising prices, using FIFO (first-in, first-out) inventory valuation method will result in ________ net income figures than would LIFO (last-in, first-out) .

• A) higher
• B) lower
• C) the same
• D) less accurate

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