Which of the following statements is not true as it relates to the dollar-value LIFO inventory method?
a. It is easier to erode LIFO layers using dollar-value LIFO techniques than it is with specific goods pooled LIFO.
b. Under the dollar-value LIFO method, it is possible to have the entire inventory in only one pool.
c. Several pools are commonly employed in using the dollar-value LIFO inventory method.
d. Under dollar-value LIFO, increases and decreases in a pool are determined and measured in terms of total dollar value, not physical quantity.
Answer: a. It is easier to erode LIFO layers using dollar-value LIFO techniques than it is with specific goods pooled LIFO.
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