USA TODAY markets reporter Matt Krantz answers a different reader question every weekday. To submit a question, e-mail Matt at mkrantz@usatoday.com. Q: How does "LIFO" and "FIFO" affect how much tax ...

How LIFO and FIFO accounting methods impact a company's inventory outlook Carla Tardi is a technical editor and digital content producer with 25+ years of experience at top-tier investment banks and ...

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Bruns, William J., Jr. "Question of LIFO or FIFO, The: Which is Preferable? (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 105-028, September 2004.

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