Question

During periods of decreasing costs, the use of the LIFO method of costing inventory will result in a lower amount of net income than would result from the use of the FIFO method.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

b. False

Explanation:

LIFO stand for Last in First Out. This means LIFO inventory valuation is based on earlier goods purchased.

So, when costs are decreasing, they are affecting latter prices and this usually affect FIFO (First in First Out) not LIFO.