Intermediate

Inventory Valuation: LIFO vs FIFO Impact

Analyzes the effect of inventory cost flow assumptions on COGS and taxes.

Explain the financial statement impact of switching from FIFO to LIFO for {company_name} during a period of {inflation_deflation}. Using a starting inventory of {start_units} at {start_cost} and subsequent purchases of {purchase_units} at {new_cost}, calculate the difference in COGS, Ending Inventory, and Tax Liability (at {tax_rate}%).

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