Practice mode Basic of Economics

Which method of inventory accounting assumes the oldest items in stock are sold first?

Correct answer A. FIFO (first in first out)

Explanation

FIFO, first in first out, assumes goods are sold in the order they were acquired, so closing stock is valued at the most recent purchase prices.

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