Match the Inventory Valuation Method from the List Below That

question 37

Short Answer

Match the inventory valuation method from the list below that is being described in each situation in letters a-e. In all cases, assume a period of rising prices.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { FIFO } & \text { First in, first out } \\\hline \text { LIFO } & \text { Last in, first out } \\\hline \text { WA } & \text { Weighted average } \\\hline \text { SI } & \text { Specific identification } \\\hline\end{array}$$ a. The method that is used if each inventory item can be matched with a specific purchase and invoice.
________ b. The method that will cause the company to have the lowest income taxes.
________ c. The method that will cause the company to have the lowest cost of goods sold.
________ d. The method that will assign a value to inventory that approximates current cost.
________ e. The method that will tend to smooth out erratic changes in costs.

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Definitions:

Cash Discount

A reduction in the invoice amount by the seller if the buyer pays their bill within a specified time frame, incentivizing prompt payment.

Retail Customers

Individuals who purchase goods and services for personal use from retailers, as opposed to wholesale customers.

Financing Charge

Interest or fees paid by a borrower for the use of credit or the extension of existing credit.

Interest Revenue

Income earned from investments, loans, or other interest-bearing assets.