1. Does the periodic or perpetual choice affect the choice of a cost flow (LIFO versus FIFO) method? Explain.
2. What is the lower-of-cost-or-market rule and why is it necessary?
3. What does the gross profit percentage measure? How is it calculated?
4. What does the inventory turnover ratio measure? What does average-days-in inventory mean?
5. What are some of the risks associated with inventory? How do managers minimize these risks?