What is inventory shrinkage? The difference between product cost and retail selling price. The loss of sales revenue due to lowering sales prices. The discrepancy between the perpetual system generated Inventory level and actual physical inventory on hand. The inaccuracy of vendor invoices regarding what was physically shipped.   What would be the most favorable cost flow assumption method when calculating gross margin in a time of high inflation? FIFO Specific LIFO Average

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