last in first out inventory valuation
1last-in first-out — LIFO An inventory valuation method that assumes inventory is consumed (or sold) in the reverse order in which it is purchased (or manufactured). LIFO methodology, which allocates the most recent inventory costs to *cost of sales, is not… …
2last-in, first-out — (LIFO) A method of accounting which assumes that the most recent purchases are sold first. In times of inflation, the LIFO method results in a lower net income figure and lower inventory valuation than the FIFO method. This is due to the current… …
3last-in, first-out — (LIFO) A method of accounting which assumes that the most recent purchases are sold first. In times of inflation, the LIFO method results in a lower net income figure and lower inventory valuation than the FIFO method. This is due to the current… …
4last in, first out — A method of recording inventory in assessing a stock of merchandise. Anno: 66 ALR2d 834 836. A method of inventory valuation for income tax purposes which assumes that the most recently purchased merchandise is the first sold. By treating current …
5Last In, First Out - LIFO — An asset management and valuation method that assumes that assets produced or acquired last are the ones that are used, sold or disposed of first. LIFO assumes that an entity sells, uses or disposes of its newest inventory first. If an asset is… …
6Inventory valuation — INVENTORIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Inventories are usually the largest current asset of a business, and proper measurement of them is necessary to assure accurate financial statements. If inventory is not properly measured, expenses and… …
7inventory valuation — stock valuation The valuation of stocks of raw material, work in progress, and finished goods. According to Statement of Standard Accounting Practice 9, stocks should be valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the costs incurred… …
8inventory valuation — stock valuation The valuation of stocks of raw material, work in progress, and finished goods. According to Statement of Standard Accounting Practice 9, stocks should be valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the costs incurred… …
9first-in first-out — FIFO An inventory valuation method that assumes inventory is consumed or sold in the order in which it is purchased or manufactured. The FIFO methodology, which allocates older inventory costs to *cost of sales, is acceptable under most forms of… …
10next-in first-out — NIFO An inventory valuation method that allocates replacement or *current costs to *cost of sales. NIFO is unacceptable under most forms of *Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, though it may be a valuable costing technique in times of high… …
