MGT101 GDB solution

As in Period of Price rising, current market price of the inventory will be higher than the previous market price on which inventory was purchased by the business. If using FIFO method the lower value of inventry will be rocorded then the value of inventory consumed will not meet the current market position. As a result all the Expenses shown in the financial statements will be lower, profit will be higher which may cause increase in income tax due and the ending inventry will show a higher value.

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Semester "Fall 2010"
"Subject Name (MGT101)"
This is to inform that Graded Discussion Board (GDB)
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Schedule
Opening Date and Time November 12 , 2010 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Closing Date and Time November 16 , 2010 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: No extra or bonus/grace period is available for attempting GBD.
Discussion Question
Give arguments in favor of following statement.
"FIFO method for inventory valuation may increase income tax due as well as showing true financial position of a business with respect to inventory during the period of rising prices."
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This case shows that the current market price is higher than the previous price rather the tax will be increased but the net profit according to FIFO method, the lower value counted of the current stock doesn't affect the market position and expense cost on the stock belower and profit will be higher. As the current stock is valued at recent most prices, the current assets of the company have the latest assessed values.

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