When Prices Are Falling, the Value of Inventory Using the LIFO

question 20

Multiple Choice

When prices are falling, the value of inventory using the LIFO method rather than FIFO gives:

• A) inventory a higher value but lowers net income.
• B) inventory a lower value and also lowers net income.
• C) both inventory and net income a higher value.
• D) inventory a lower value and net income a higher value.

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Definitions:

Useful Life

The estimated duration of time that an asset is expected to be functional and economically viable for its intended purpose.

Target Costing

A pricing method that involves subtracting a desired profit margin from a competitive market price to determine the maximum cost of production.

Return on Investment

A financial metric evaluating the profitability or effectiveness of an investment, calculated by dividing net profit by the investment's cost.

Common Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales and are shared across different products or departments within a company.