CFAI Practice: M06 Inventories

Total: 5 questions


Question 1

In a period of rising prices, compared to FIFO, a company using LIFO will most likely report:

  • A. Higher net income and higher ending inventory
  • B. Lower COGS and higher ending inventory
  • C. Higher COGS and lower net income

Question 2

A company reports a LIFO reserve of $50 million. To adjust its balance sheet to a FIFO basis, an analyst should:

  • A. Subtract the LIFO reserve from inventory
  • B. Add the LIFO reserve to inventory
  • C. Multiply inventory by the LIFO reserve ratio

Question 3

Under IFRS, when the net realizable value of inventory rises above cost after a previous write-down, the company:

  • A. Cannot reverse the write-down under any circumstances
  • B. May reverse the write-down up to the original cost
  • C. Must revalue inventory to current market value

Question 4

A company had beginning inventory of 300, and ending inventory of $60. Cost of goods sold is closest to:

  • A. $280
  • B. $320
  • C. $240

Question 5

A company uses the weighted average cost method. During the period, it had 100 units at 13. The weighted average cost per unit is closest to:

  • A. $11.50
  • B. $12.00
  • C. $13.00