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Yes, along with FIFO and LIFO, Weighted average is a generally accepted accounting principle.

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How often can a company change its inventory valuation methodology and still be compliant with GAAP?

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What are the advantages of the weighted average method?

The weighted average method is advantageous because it smoothens out fluctuations in inventory costs by incorporating both old and new cost data. It is simple to calculate and less subject to distortions from extreme price changes. This method is also compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


Is LIFO allowed under GAAP?

Yes, LIFO (Last In, First Out) is allowed under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) but it is less commonly used compared to FIFO (First In, First Out) due to its impact on inventory valuation and tax implications.


Is the moving average inventory method GAAP?

Moving average inventory method is not GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). LIFO (last in, first out) or FIFO (first in, first out) are GAAP. FIFO is the most common method and easy to compute; however LIFO may be used but is much more complicated to compute unless your businesses computer system computes the LIFO computation.


Does GAAP require a physical inventory Why?

GAAP stands for generally accepted accounting principles, and a physical inventory is needed when using GAAP. One reason it is necessary is, if you don't account for your shrinkage by doing a physical count, your total ending inventory costs will be inflated.


What is the GAAP method for determining what inventory is obsolete or slow moving?

The GAAP method for obsolete or slow moving inventory is to account for all inventory using either market value or cost method. The method which results in the lower amount is the one that is used.


What is an acceptable method of determining inventory cost under GAAP?

One can use FIFO, LIFO, or Average Costing as acceptable methods for accounting. Standard costing would be an unacceptable answer.


How do you determine the value of Ending Inventory do you use the value the inventory was purchase at or the value of the inventory at the months end?

Hello - I use the value the inventory was purchased at. If you need to, then you can devalue the inventory by stating a write down on obsolete goods, or alternatively, product that you will have to take a discount on. Technically, you have a few options - LIFO (last in, first out), FIFO most common - First in, first out, and average - average is not GAAP in Canadian accounting, but is workable in the states. Hope this helps you!


What is the difference between GAAP costing and IFRS costing?

There are several costing items that has change in the adoption of IFRS, for in GAAP the stock valuation or material pricing adopted is LIFO and FIFO but in IFRS only FIFO is adopted etc


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