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    Inventory Analysis

    In this course, we will discuss the various methods for valuing inventory, namely, LIFO, FIFO and weighted average cost method. The measurement of inventory cost is important because it is one of the largest current assets in most firms and is also a crucial factor for determining the gross profits of the firm. We will also learn about how each inventory measurement method affects a firm’s financial ratios.

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    Inventory - Introduction

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    02

    Costs Included in Inventory

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    03

    Inventory Valuation Methods

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    04

    Inventory Accounting Analysis and Inflation/Deflation

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    05

    Perpetual Vs. Periodic Inventory Systems

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    06

    Impact of Inventory Valuation Methods

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    07

    Inventory at Net Realizable Value

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    08

    Disclosures Relating to Inventories

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    09

    Impacts of LIFO and FIFO Inventory Methods on Selected Financial Ratios

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