LIFO (Last In First Out)

Definition

An inventory valuation method that assumes the goods purchased or manufactured most recently are sold or used first. Closing stock is therefore valued at the oldest (earliest) purchase prices.

Example

"Using the same example, under LIFO the last 100 units bought at ₹12 are sold first, so closing stock is valued at the older price of ₹10 per unit."

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