Inflationary Economy Makes Small Firms Look for New Accounting Methods

LIFO can save some businesses money, but it's politically controversial

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: July 25, 2008

Still, for businesses struck by inflation, it's better to get even a couple years of tax benefits from LIFO than none at all, point out proponents of the accounting method. After all, asks Schneider, "When have we ever seen deflation?"

what is the likely impact of a highly inflationary economy on a firms ability to pay dividends

chibueze of @ Sep 20, 2008 07:35:38 AM

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