Which of the Following Inventory Costing Methods Yields the Lowest

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventory costing methods yields the lowest net income during a period of rising inventory costs?

• A)Specific identification
• B)Weighted-average
• C)Last-in, first-out
• D)First-in, first-out

Understand the difference in overhead allocation between traditional costing and activity-based costing (ABC).

Calculate predetermined overhead rates using traditional costing methods.

Determine product costs under activity-based costing.

Compare unit product costs under traditional costing and activity-based costing.

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