What Are the Phases of the System Development Life Cycle

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Essay

What are the phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) and any outputs associated with each?

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The value of goods that remain unsold at the end of an accounting period.

Cost Flow Assumption

An accounting method used to value inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First In, First Out) or LIFO (Last In, First Out).

LIFO

"Last In, First Out" method of inventory valuation where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.

FIFO

First In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold or consumed first.