When prices are rising, would you choose a FIFO or weighted average cost flow assumption? Explain, using an example to support your answer. Would your choice be the same if prices were falling?   If employees get a year-end bonus accourding to amount of net income earned during the end of year. Could  you please give me an example?

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When prices are rising, would you choose a FIFO or weighted average cost flow assumption? Explain, using an example to support your answer. Would your choice be the same if prices were falling?

 

If employees get a year-end bonus accourding to amount of net income earned during the end of year. Could  you please give me an example?

 

 

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