Purchasing-Power Risk Is the Chance That Changes in Interest Rates

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Purchasing-power risk is the chance that changes in interest rates will adversely affect the value of an investment; most investments decline in value when the interest rates rise and increase in value when interest rates fall.

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory

A method of inventory valuation where updates to the inventory levels and cost of goods sold are made at the end of an accounting period.

Inventory Balance

The total value of a company's inventory at the end of an accounting period, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Inventory Turnover Distortion

A situation where the calculated rate of inventory turnover does not accurately reflect a business's actual efficiency in managing inventory.

LIFO Liquidation

The process of selling older inventory that was valued under the Last-In, First-Out method, which can affect taxation and financial reporting.