Which of the Following Statements Regarding LIFO Is Incorrect

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding LIFO is incorrect?

• A) The last units in are assumed to be the first units sold.
• B) Ending inventory comes from the most recent purchases.
• C) This method leaves the oldest costs in ending inventory.
• D) LIFO is an assumption about how costs flow.

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