Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:The accounting records of Summer Lightings Equipment Ltd show
the following data:
Beginning inventory: 4,000 units at £3
Purchases 6,000 units at £4
Sales 7,000 units at £12
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
O In a period of inflation. FIFO produces a lower net profit because the
higher unit costs of the first units purchased are matched against
revenues; and results in a lower income taxes paid.
In a period of inflation, FIFO produces a higher net profit because the
lower unit costs of the first units purchased are matched against
revenues, and results in a higher income taxes paid,
O The cost of goods sold during the period under a periodic inventery
system using the average-cost method is C25,200.
The cost of goods sold during the period under a periodic inventory
system using the FIFO method is [24,000.
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