Under Inflationary Conditions,FIFO Generally Results in a Lower Profit Than

question 39

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Under inflationary conditions,FIFO generally results in a lower profit than does LIFO,and this difference can be substantial.

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Definitions:

Discount

The excess of the face amount of bonds over their issue price or the excess of the par value of stock over its issue price.

Premium on Bonds Payable

The amount by which a bond's selling price exceeds its face value or par value.

Contract Rate

This term typically refers to the interest rate agreed upon in a financial or loan agreement.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace on investments, loans, or savings.