Two common ways for companies to account for inventory are first-in/first-out, or FIFO, and last-in/last-out, or LIFO. In FIFO, the first units that arrive in the business are the first sold. In LIFO, ...

What accounting method do you use to value your inventory? The inventory valuation method you choose can affect amount of taxes you pay the government. Got your attention now? LIFO and FIFO are the ...