Which One of the Following Is Not a Disadvantage of the LIFO

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a disadvantage of the LIFO inventory cost flow assumption?

• A)the impact of LIFO liquidation profits
• B)failure to match the most recent costs with revenue
• C)the possibility of income manipulation by management
• D)impaired comparability between companies using LIFO

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A market mechanism where buyers and sellers have different information, leading to the selection of poorer-quality goods or higher-risk individuals than average.

Risk-averse

A description of an investor or decision-maker who prioritizes minimizing risk over achieving potentially higher gains.

Certain Payoff

A guaranteed outcome or return from an investment, where the investor has absolute certainty over the amount to be received.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another.