For each of the following cases, state whether the statement is true for LIFO or for FIFO. Assume that prices are rising. (a) select a method results in a higher quality of earnings ratio. (b) select a method results in higher phantom profits. (c) select a method results in higher net income. (d) select a method results in lower taxes. (e) select a method results in lower net cash provided by operating activities.

Carlos hears juan and rita’s complaints about the new employees with whom they have to work with, as well as their threats to quit the company. if carlos were to reassign juan and rita to new, unique roles and separate them from the ronny and bill, it would signal that carlos has moved into the stage of managing resistance.

Alpine west, inc., operates a downhill ski area near lake tahoe, california. an all-day, adult ticket can be purchased for $55. adult customers also can purchase a season pass that entitles the pass holder to ski any day during the season, which typically runs from december 1 through april 30. the season pass is nontransferable, and the $450 price is nonrefundable. alpine expects its season pass holders to use their passes equally throughout the season. the company’s fiscal year ends on december 31. on november 6, 2009, jake lawson purchased a season ticket. required: 1. when should alpine west recognize revenue from the sale of its season passes? 2. prepare the appropriate journal entries that alpine would record on november 6 and december 31. 3. what will be included in the 2009 income statement and 2009 balance sheet related to the sale of the season pass to jake lawson?

At the end of the fiscal year, apha airlines has an outstanding non-cancellable purchase commitment for the purchase of 1 million gallons of jet fuel at a price of $4.10 per gallon for delivery during the coming summer. the company prices its inventory at the lower of cost or market. if the market price for jet fuel at the end of the year is $4.50, how would this situation be reflected in the annual financial statements?