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What is the best inventory method for costing? i.e., LIFO, FIFO, Average

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Question ajoutée par Muhammad Hanif Kasbati , Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary , Pakistan Textile City Limited
Date de publication: 2016/01/19
Rehan Rehan Nasir
par Rehan Rehan Nasir , Junior Internal Audit officer , Chemicals & Dyes

FIFO always best for inventory and for batches but if you are facing inflation problems then LIFO is best for profit point of view.

Utilisateur supprimé
par Utilisateur supprimé

Its depends upon the nature of industry and type of inventory items. Sometimes specific identification method is the only best option available.

Average method is best workable in many cases but not for all. 

aHMED TAREK
par aHMED TAREK , (Senior Accountant) , Alabdullatif for Perfumes and cosmatics

Average is the best method

Dibey Thomas
par Dibey Thomas , Auditor , Talal Abu Ghazaleh & Co International

Average cost method is considered better comparing with other2 methods, as Average cost method projects neutral profits.

In an economy where inflation exists LIFO cost system will rpject lower profit as the costs keep increasing and therefore payment of taxes will be lower which in a way is beneficial for a tax paying organisation.

And if FIFO is selected, profits are projected more and which will end up the organisation paying higher taxes. Therefore, the decision of the same should be in line with the economy if that country.

 

BALAJI MANI
par BALAJI MANI , Head of Finance & Accounts , Valuable Properties Private Limited

Averaging of Cost is the Best inventory method for costing

Tuan Shameer Ajireen ACMA, CGMA, IAB, TMI
par Tuan Shameer Ajireen ACMA, CGMA, IAB, TMI , Head of Finance / Senior Accountant , Expolanka Holdings PLC

Easiest inventory method for costing is AVCO. But the appropriate method should be in line with the product nature & business nature. 

Sajjad Ali Chawla
par Sajjad Ali Chawla , Office Manager , New Workshop Aluminium & Steel Works

Average costing method is considered the best as it can give more accuracy, less mistake chances and better reports projection.

Mohammad Iqbal Abubaker
par Mohammad Iqbal Abubaker , Jahaca Pty Ltd - Accounts Administrator , Jahaca Pty Ltd - Accounts Administrator

Small business accountants can use one of four distinct inventory costing methods to account for the cost of goods sold. Different inventory costing methods are best suited to different situations and financial goals, and no single method is inherently better than any other. Small business owners should understand the different types of inventory costing methods and the advantages of each to select the best method for their accounting system.

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