(a)
Prepare the comparative condensed income statements for 2017 under FIFO and LIFO.
(b) (1)
Explain the reason for the method of inventory cost flow which produces the inventory amount that most closely approximates the amount that would have to be paid to replace the inventory.
(2)
Explain the reason for the method of inventory cost flow which produces the net income amount that is a more likely indicator of next period’s net income.
(3)
Explain the reason for the method of inventory cost flow which is most likely to approximate the actual physical flow of the goods.
(4)
Explain the reason for the excess of cash available under LIFO than under FIFO.
(5)
Explain the amount of gross profit under FIFO that is illusionary in comparison with the gross profit under LIFO.
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