Houston Chronicle

What Are the Implications of Using LIFO and FIFO Inventory Methods?

Last-in, first-out (LIFO) and first-in, first-out (FIFO) are two common inventory valuation methods used by companies in accounting. Inventory valuation is the process of assigning value to materials, ...
AOL

Understanding LIFO: Last In, First Out Inventory Method

What Is Last In, First Out (LIFO)? Last in, first out (LIFO) is a method used to account for business inventory that records the most recently produced items in a series as the ones that are sold ...
Auto Remarketing

Fleetio unveils LIFO / FIFO parts inventory valuation methods

Accounting and parts tracking can be some of the most challenging chores for fleet managers. To help, Fleetio added new inventory valuation methods to its list of offerings on Tuesday — LIFO / FIFO ...
Houston Chronicle

The Pros & Cons of LIFO & FIFO

Choosing an inventory method for a company is more than an accounting formality. Settling on either LIFO or FIFO as an inventory valuation method can affect the appearance of a company's income, ...
For Construction Pros

Fleetio Adds LIFO and FIFO Inventory Features to Software

Fleetio, a fleet maintenance software, has added new inventory valuation methods to its list of offerings, LIFO and FIFO (Last-In First-Out and First-In First-Out). LIFO-FIFO is an accounting method ...
Fleet Owner

Fleetio adds new options to inventory management software

Fleet maintenance software Fleetio has added new inventory valuation methods to its offerings: LIFO / FIFO (last-in first-out, first-in first-out). LIFO / FIFO is an accounting method for customers to ...
Forbes

What Is The LIFO Method? Definition & Examples

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Business Wire

Frontier Oil Announces Change to LIFO Inventory Valuation Method and Declaration of Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontier Oil Corporation (NYSE:FTO) today announced its intention to change its inventory valuation method to the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method from the first-in, ...
Investopedia

LIFO Reserve Meaning and How to Calculate It

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech and strategic finance ...
The New York Times

BIG STORES ADOPT 'LIFO' TAX SYSTEM; 'Last-in-First-Out' Method Used in Inventory Valuations by Macy's and Gimbel's BASED ON COURT RULING NRDGA to Seek Congressional Action to ...

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IndustryWeek

Improve Your Cash Flows With LIFO Inventory Pricing

Manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, jobbers, distributors and other companies that have a substantial portion of their assets in the form of inventory have an opportunity to improve their cash ...