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FIFO vs. LIFO Inventory Valuation

There are different inventory accounting methods, including first in, first out (FIFO) and last in, first out (LIFO). Companies often try to match the physical movement of inventory to the inventory ...
Houston Chronicle

How do I Change From LIFO to FIFO?

There are two methods of accounting for inventory that affect a business's reported profits and taxable revenues: FIFO and LIFO. FIFO, first-in first-out, keeps the first inventory stocked on the ...
Investopedia

HIFO Accounting Explained: Differences With LIFO and FIFO

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Forbes

FIFO Vs. Specific Identification Accounting Methods

But there is another option called the Specific Identification (SI) accounting method. Assume you bought several lots of security A over the year while the stock increased in price. You might prefer ...