The Inventory Turnover Ratio Is Equal to the Average Inventory

question 120

True/False

The inventory turnover ratio is equal to the average inventory balance divided by the cost of goods sold.

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Definitions:

LIFO

Last In, First Out refers to an approach for evaluating inventory in which the items that were produced last are considered to be the first ones sold.

Weighted-Average Cost

A calculation used in inventory management and cost accounting that takes into account the varying costs of goods and determines an average cost for the goods sold.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system that updates inventory balances after a specific period, calculating COGS by a physical count.

Unit Cost

The calculated cost to produce one unit of product, taking into account all variable and fixed costs.