Which Method Cannot Be Used in Canada to Allocate Inventory

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which method cannot be used in Canada to allocate inventory costs between the income statement and the balance sheet?

• A)Specific identification.
• B)FIFO.
• C)Retail inventory method.
• D)LIFO.

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Definitions:

Loss Carryback

An accounting technique that allows businesses to apply current year’s net operating losses to previous years’ profits to reduce tax liabilities.

Income Tax Benefit

A reduction in income tax payments, which can result from deductions, exemptions, or credits, often recognizing benefits from losses or deductions from previous years.

Income Tax Expense

The amount of money a company or individual owes to the government based on earned income, reflecting the tax rate and taxable earnings for a fiscal period.

Income Tax Rate Change

A modification in the percentage that individuals or corporations are required to pay to the government from their income.