ACC 205 week 3 Discussion 1

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 

LIFO   vs. FIFO

 The controller of Sagehen Enterprises believes that the company should switch from the LIFO method to the FIFO method.  The controller’s bonus is based on the net income.  It is the controller’s belief that the switch in inventory methods would increase the net income of the company.  What are the differences between the LIFO and FIFO methods?  
 

Guided Response:
Analyze several of your peers’ posts.  Let at least two of your peers know if a company is better off if it switches from a LIFO method to a FIFO method?  Explain your reasoning.