Accounting Procedures Allow a Business to Evaluate Its Inventory Costs

question 8

Multiple Choice

Accounting procedures allow a business to evaluate its inventory costs based on two methods: LIFO (Last In First Out) or FIFO (First In First Out) . A manufacturer evaluated its finished goods inventory (in $000s) for five products with the LIFO and FIFO methods. To analyze the difference, they computed (FIFO - LIFO) for each product. Based on the following results, does the LIFO method result in a lower cost of inventory than the FIFO method? This example is what type of test?

• A) A one-sample test of means.
• B) A two-sample test of means.
• C) A paired t-test.
• D) A test of proportions.

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Definitions:

Fair Value Adjustment

A process of adjusting the book value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value, used in accounting to ensure the fair presentation of financial statements.

Trading Portfolio

A collection of financial assets, such as stocks or bonds, held by an institution or individual for the purpose of realizing profits from short-term price movements.

Unrealized Gain or Loss-Income

The increase or decrease in the value of an investment that has not yet been sold for a profit or loss.

Other Expenses

Costs incurred by a business that do not fit into primary operational categories, such as administrative or selling expenses.