HIFO Accounting Explained: Differences With LIFO and FIFO

Discover how HIFO inventory accounting contrasts with LIFO and FIFO methods, and why it impacts COGS and taxable income, despite not being recognized by GAAP.
NerdWallet

FIFO vs. LIFO: How to Pick an Inventory Valuation Method

Wondering about FIFO vs LIFO? Learn about the two inventory valuation methods and which one is best for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...
Forbes

What Is The FIFO Method? FIFO Inventory Guide

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Houston Chronicle

How to Change From the LIFO to FIFO Irregular Items on an Income Statement

The acronyms FIFO and LIFO identify methods for figuring the cost of goods sold when the price of your inventory has changed over time. With LIFO, you determine the price by assuming the most recent ...
Houston Chronicle

How Would FIFO and LIFO Affect the Income Taxes Paid?

The inventory costing method your company uses directly affects your "cost of goods sold," which is an expense. The higher the expense you report, the lower your net income, and thus the lower your ...