Assume that a firm separately determined inventory under FIFO and LIFO and then compared the results. In each space that follows, place the correct sign [less than (<), greater than (>), or equal ] for each comparison, assuming periods of rising prices. 1. FIFO inventory ____________ LIFO inventory 2. FIFO cost of goods sold ____________ LIFO cost of goods sold 3. FIFO net income ____________ LIFO net income 4. FIFO income taxes ____________ LIFO income taxes  Why would management prefer to use LIFO over FIFO in periods of rising prices?

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Inventory Valuation

Before discussing the topic inventory valuation let’s discuss the meaning of inventory. In accounting, inventory is also known as stock. Inventory means all the finished goods, materials, merchandise that a business holds for the purpose of selling it in the market with the motive of earning profit.