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The Effects of LIFO Inventory Valuation

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42. The use of LIFO during a long inflationary period can result in:

A. A net increase in income tax expense.

B. An inflated balance sheet.

C. Significant cash flow advantages over FIFO.

D. A reduction in inventory turnover over FIFO.

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This solution discusses the effects of using the LIFO method on inventory valuation and on net income.

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The flow assumption with the Last-In, First-Out inventory valuation method is that the latest units purchased are sold, leaving units purchased earlier in inventory. During inflationary times, the latter-purchased units will cost more than the ...

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