During a Period of Rising Prices, If a Firm Desires

question 46

Multiple Choice

During a period of rising prices, if a firm desires to report a low gross profit figure in hopes of reducing their income tax liability, the firm will use the ________ inventory valuation method.

• A) FIFO (first-in, first-out)
• B) LIFO (last-in, first-out)
• C) sliding scale
• D) average cost

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Definitions:

Goodwill

Represents the intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another for a price higher than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, recognizing income and changes in investment value in proportion to the ownership percentage.

Appraised Value

An estimation of the value of property, typically real estate, as determined by a professional appraiser based on market conditions and property characteristics.