You have just been hired as a consultant to Tangier Industries, a newly formed c

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You have just been hired as a consultant to Tangier Industries, a newly formed company. The company president, John Meeks, is seeking your advice as to the appropriate inventory method Tangier should use to value it's inventory and cost of goods sold. Mr. Meeks has narrowed the choice to LIFO and FIFO. He has heard that LIFO might be better for tax purposes, but FIFO has certain advantages for reporting to investors and creditors. You have been told that the company will be profitable in its first year and for the foreseeable future.

REQUIRED:
Prepare a report for the president describing the factors that should be considered by Tangier in choosing between LIFO and FIFO.

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Hi, If you like my answer rate me first...that way only I can earn points. Thanks LIFO COGS = Highest Ending Inventory = Lowest FIFO COGS = Lowest Ending Inventory = Highest

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