Match the inventory method with its related characteristic. Assume a period of rising prices in all cases. 1. LIFO 2. FIFO 3. Weighted Average 4. Specific Identification Will result in reporting the highest net [Choose ] income Will result in showing the highest [Choose] reported inventory Tends to smooth out the effects of [Choose] inflation Will result in reporting the highest Cost of Goods Sold [Choose] Used where it is practical to physically separate the different purchases made [Choose] 6. Will result in matching current costs [Choose]

Match the inventory method with its related characteristic. Assume a period of rising prices in all cases. 1. LIFO 2. FIFO 3. Weighted Average 4. Specific Identification Will result in reporting the highest net [Choose ] income Will result in showing the highest [Choose] reported inventory Tends to smooth out the effects of [Choose] inflation Will result in reporting the highest Cost of Goods Sold [Choose] Used where it is practical to physically separate the different purchases made [Choose] 6. Will result in matching current costs [Choose]

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Chapter9: Operating Activities

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Problem 9QE

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In rimes of rising prices, the inventory cost method that will yield the highest cost of goods sold is (a) LIFO. (b) weighted-average. (c) FIFO. (d) none of the above.
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