Inventory Valuation Methods: FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted Average

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[Verse 1]
When goods arrive at company doors
Three methods track what inventory stores
First In First Out means FIFO's the game
Oldest items sold first, that's the name
Like groceries on shelves, rotate the stock
Fresh milk behind, old milk up front to clock

[Chorus]
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average too
Three ways to value what's in front of you
First out, last out, average the cost
Choose the wrong method, profits get tossed
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average way
Impact your statements every single day

[Verse 2]
Last In First Out, that's LIFO's call
Newest inventory gets sold first of all
Like stacking plates upon a kitchen shelf
Top ones go first, that's how you help yourself
Rising prices make FIFO show more gain
While LIFO cuts the taxes, eases pain

[Chorus]
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average too
Three ways to value what's in front of you
First out, last out, average the cost
Choose the wrong method, profits get tossed
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average way
Impact your statements every single day

[Bridge]
Weighted Average smooths the bumps and dips
Takes all costs and calculates the trips
Divide total value by units you own
Even pricing, seeds you've sown
IFRS bans LIFO around the globe
US GAAP lets companies disrobe

[Verse 3]
When prices climb, FIFO boosts your sales
Older cheaper costs tell profitable tales
LIFO matches current costs with revenue streams
Conservative approach for accounting teams
Weighted Average sits between the two
Steady numbers, nothing extreme to view

[Chorus]
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average too
Three ways to value what's in front of you
First out, last out, average the cost
Choose the wrong method, profits get tossed
FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average way
Impact your statements every single day

[Outro]
Balance sheets and income statements changed
By inventory methods rearranged
Choose your weapon, know the consequence
Three little letters make the difference

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