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Last In First Out (LIFO)

Accounting method of valuing inventory that assumes latest goods purchased are first goods used during accounting period.


In inventory control and financial accounting, this refers to the practice of using stock from inventory on the basis of what was received last is consumed first. This has limited use in stock keeping and is primarily a cost-accounting method.

Permanent link Last In First Out (LIFO) - Creation date 2021-12-06


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