Assume that a firm separately determined inventory under fifo and lifo and then compared the results. 1. In each space below, place the correct sign [less than (<), greater="" than=""><), or="" equal="" (=")]" for="" each="" comparison,="" assuming="" periods="" of="" rising=""> a. Lifo inventory _________ Fifo Inventory b. Lifo cost of goods sold _________ Fifo cost of goods sold c. Lifo net income _________ Fifo net income d. Lifo income tax _________ Fifo income tax 2. Why would management prefer to use lifo over fifo in periods of rising prices?

Assume that a firm separately determined inventory under fifo and lifo and then compared the results. 1. In each space below, place the correct sign [less than (<), greater="" than=""><), or="" equal="" (=")]" for="" each="" comparison,="" assuming="" periods="" of="" rising=""> a. Lifo inventory _____ Fifo Inventory b. Lifo cost of goods sold _ Fifo cost of goods sold c. Lifo net income _ Fifo net income d. Lifo income tax _____ Fifo income tax 2. Why would management prefer to use lifo over fifo in periods of rising prices?

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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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Chapter4: The Balance Sheet And The Statement Of Shareholders' Equity

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