Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

5. Inventory

Financial Statement Effects of Inventory Costing Methods

Financial Accounting

5. Inventory

Financial Statement Effects of Inventory Costing Methods

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of using the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory costing method during a period of rising prices?

FIFO results in higher cost of goods sold and lower net income compared to LIFO.

FIFO and LIFO produce the same cost of goods sold and net income.

FIFO results in lower cost of goods sold and higher net income compared to LIFO.

FIFO is not permitted under U.S. GAAP.

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Understand the FIFO inventory costing method: FIFO assumes that the oldest inventory items (first-in) are sold first, meaning the cost of goods sold (COGS) reflects the cost of the earliest purchased inventory.

Consider the impact of rising prices: During a period of rising prices, the older inventory (purchased at lower costs) is used to calculate COGS under FIFO, resulting in a lower COGS compared to methods like LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).

Analyze the effect on net income: Since COGS is lower under FIFO during rising prices, the gross profit (Revenue - COGS) will be higher, leading to a higher net income compared to LIFO.

Evaluate compliance with accounting standards: FIFO is permitted under U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), making it a valid inventory costing method.

Compare FIFO and LIFO outcomes: FIFO results in lower COGS and higher net income during rising prices, while LIFO results in higher COGS and lower net income. This difference is due to the order in which inventory costs are recognized.