Under Which of the Following Inventory Costing Methods Is the Cost

question 86

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following inventory costing methods is the Cost of goods sold based on the cost of the oldest purchases?

• A) Specific-unit-cost
• B) Average-cost
• C) Last-In, First-Out
• D) First-In, First-Out

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the corporation rather than distributed to its owners as dividends, typically used for reinvestment in the business or paying down debt.

Stockholders' Equity

The remaining interest in a company's assets after all debts have been subtracted, indicating the owners' stake.

Stated Value

A nominal value assigned to no-par shares by the issuing company, distinct from market value.

Par Value

The face value of a share of stock, as stated in the corporate charter, which may be unrelated to its market value.