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First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

First In, First Out or ‘FIFO’, is an asset-management and valuation method in which assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first. The FIFO method is used for cost flow assumption purposes. Under FIFO, it is assumed that the cost of inventory purchased first will be recognized first. The dollar value

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