Sunday 18 September 2016

When LIFO inventory valuation is used, the disclosure of LIFO Reserve allows comparisons of companies using LIFO and FIFO.

When LIFO inventory valuation is used, the disclosure of LIFO Reserve allows comparisons of companies using LIFO and FIFO.


Reporting which one of the following allows analysts to make adjustments to compare companies using different cost flow methods?

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FIFO reserve


Inventory turnover ratio


LIFO reserve


Current replacement cost


To comply with the concepts of conservatism, inventory should be valued at the lower-of-cost-or-market when there is a decline in inventory value.


Which situation requires a departure from the cost basis of accounting to the lower-of-cost-or-market basis in valuing inventory?

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A decline in the value of the inventory


An increase in selling price


A desire for more profit


An increase in the value of the inventory


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