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What are the advantages and disadvantages of LIFO and FIFO in accounting?
LIFO (Last In First Out) is generally used for non-perishables so there is less need to physically move the inventory, while FIFO (First In First Out) is used for perishables because it decreases loss due to spoilage.
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