When Input Prices Are Increasing,companies That Use the LIFO Method

question 27

Multiple Choice

When input prices are increasing,companies that use the LIFO method of accounting for inventory will report:

• A) Lower cost of goods sold amounts in comparison to the FIFO method
• B) Higher sales amounts in comparison to the FIFO method
• C) Higher ending inventory amounts in comparison to the FIFO method
• D) Lower gross profit margins in comparison to the FIFO method

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