If Merchandise Inventory Is Being Valued at Cost and the Price

question 75

Multiple Choice

If merchandise inventory is being valued at cost and the price level is steadily rising, the method of costing that will yield the highest net income is

• A) periodic
• B) LIFO
• C) FIFO
• D) average

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Definitions:

Notes Payable

A financial obligation or written promissory note requiring the borrower to pay back the lender the principal amount plus any interest by a specified date.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the principal amount.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company to its shareholders from its profits or reserves, typically in the form of cash.

Dividends Payable

liabilities representing the amount of dividends declared by a company's board but not yet paid to shareholders.