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FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) are inventory management and accounting techniques designed to add consistency to the sales and accounting functions of business, respectively.

The proper management of inventory is critical for any size business. The way a company values its inventory can be the difference between a profit and loss. In fact, inventory valuation affects a ...