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In a period of rising prices the inventory method which tends to give the highest reported inventory?
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Hi - in periods of rising prices, the FIFO (fist in, first out) will give the highest ending inventory. The other two options (LIFO last in first out) will give the lowest ending inventory and the average method will give between the two. Hope this helps!
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Inventory system in which the inventory records do not show the amount available for sale or sold during the period?
periodic method
Which is lifo or fifo if in a period of rising prices ending inventory would be highest?
fifo
What is the difference of evaluation of inventory between weighted average method and FIFO method?
A method of inventory accounting in which the oldest remaining items are assumed to have been the first sold. In a period of rising prices, this method yields a higher ending inventory, a lower cost of goods sold, a higher gross profit (assuming constant price), and a higher taxable income. Also called FIFO.Method in calculation in which the weighted averagezzor the period is the cost of the goods available for sale divided by the number of units available for sale. When the perpetual inventory system is used, the weighted average method is called the moving average method.
The ending merchandise inventory for a period is the same as beginning inventory of which period?
For the following period.
Which inventory method FIFO or LIFO would be preferred for income tax purposes in periods of rising prices?
In a period of rising prices, your most recently purchased inventory would have the highest value. Therefore, using LIFO would result in a higher Cost of Goods Sold, a lower Net Income and a lower income tax liability.
What is the inventory valuation method that results in the lowest taxable income in a period of inflation?
LIFO method
Inventory system in which the inventory records do not show the amount available for sale or sold during the period?
periodic method
Which is lifo or fifo if in a period of rising prices ending inventory would be highest?
fifo
What is the difference of evaluation of inventory between weighted average method and FIFO method?
A method of inventory accounting in which the oldest remaining items are assumed to have been the first sold. In a period of rising prices, this method yields a higher ending inventory, a lower cost of goods sold, a higher gross profit (assuming constant price), and a higher taxable income. Also called FIFO.Method in calculation in which the weighted averagezzor the period is the cost of the goods available for sale divided by the number of units available for sale. When the perpetual inventory system is used, the weighted average method is called the moving average method.
The ending merchandise inventory for a period is the same as beginning inventory of which period?
For the following period.
Which inventory method FIFO or LIFO would be preferred for income tax purposes in periods of rising prices?
In a period of rising prices, your most recently purchased inventory would have the highest value. Therefore, using LIFO would result in a higher Cost of Goods Sold, a lower Net Income and a lower income tax liability.
How to calculate Inventory turnover period?
Generally inventory turnover period is calculated as: Sales/Inventory Also by, Cost of Goods Sold/ Average Inventory
What is difference between periodic inventory and perpetual inventory?
Periodic inventory method calculate ending stock at the end of the accounting period, which could be Month to Date or Year to Date, while Perpetual inventory system calculates the ending stock on a continuous basis after each transaction (Purchase or Sell). Within Retail industry, periodic inventory method used for inventory valuation at the stores, whereas distributer like SuperValu (in US) follows perpetual inventory method to track inventory in their distribution centers. As a best practice, some of the retail companies are using perpetual accounting method to track inventory available in warehourses and distribution centers. In an idealistic world, perpetual inventory method can provide the true and real time inventory information, however due to complexities in consolidating all the purchases, sales, shrinkages and other market factors, it is advisable for retail companies to follow periodic accounting method to analyze and review the results before presenting the inventory valuation results to internal and external agencies like Shareholders, Income Tax Authorities, et el.
What effect will disinflation following a highly inflationary period will have on the reported income of the firm?
A great change in ratios will occur as expensive inventory is charged against softening prices.
Are period cost a part of inventory cost?
No, A period cost is not the part of inventory cost. Period cost must be charged in the period in whcih it is incurred.
An overstatement of ending inventory in one period results in?
An overstatement of ending inventory in one period results in
What are some examples of when the FIFO and the weighted average inventory methods should be used?
The computation of equivalent units under FIFO method differs from weighted average method in two ways. First the units transferred out figure is divided into two parts. One part consists of the units from beginning inventory that were completed and transferred out, and the other part consists of the units that were both started and completed during the current period. Second full consideration is given to the amount of work expended during the current period on units in the beginning work in process inventory as well as units in the ending inventory. Thus, under the FIFO method, it is necessary to convert both beginning and ending inventories to an equivalent unit basis. For the beginning inventory, the equivalent units represent the work done to complete the units; for the ending inventory, the equivalent units represent the work done to bring the units to a stage of partial completion at the end of the period ( the same as with the weighted average method). The formula for computing equivalent units of production is more complex under FIFO method than under weighted average method. On December 31, 2006 Company appropriately changed to the FIFO cost method from The weighted-average cost method for financial statement and income tax purposes. the change will result in a $70,000 increase in the beginning inventory @January 1, 2006. Assuming a 40 Percent income tax rate, the cumulative effect of this accounting change reported for the year ended December 31,2006, is A. 700,000 B. 420,000 C. 350,000 D. 280,000 My Answer is 700,000/40%=280,000 Is any one have idea abourt FIFO cost method. Help is really appreciated
