How LIFO and FIFO accounting methods impact a company's inventory outlook Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Reviewed by Natalya Yashina All companies must determine how to record the movement of their ...

What Does FIFO Stand For? FIFO stands for ‘First In, First Out’. It is an accounting method used to track the cost of goods sold (COGS). Under FIFO, the cost of inventory purchased first is recognised ...

Discover how HIFO inventory accounting contrasts with LIFO and FIFO methods, and why it impacts COGS and taxable income, despite not being recognized by GAAP.

Learn how the flow of costs impacts manufacturing firms, covering raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and cost of goods sold with practical examples and methods.