What Is the Difference Between FIFO (First In, First Out)

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) accounting?

• A) FIFO refers to the practice of firms, when making sales, assuming that the inventory that came in first (at a higher price) is being sold first.
• B) During a period of rising prices, LIFO implies that a firm is selling the higher cost, newer inventory first, leaving the lower cost, older inventory on the balance sheet.
• C) During a period of falling prices, LIFO implies that a firm is selling the higher cost, newer inventory first, leaving the lower cost, older inventory on the balance sheet.
• D) LIFO refers to the practice of firms, when making sales, assuming that the inventory that came in last is being sold first (at a higher price).

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