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The research aims to explore the factors influencing inventory decisions under LIFO and their effects on financial outcomes.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

The Year-End LIFO Purchase Decision: The Case of Farmer Brothers Company.

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MBM. Edgar Barrett RBRobert M. BowenChapman University GPGlenn PfeifferChapman University

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This analysis models inventory decisions under LIFO and their impact on financial reporting for Farmer Brothers Company, suggesting key economic implications.

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The research aims to explore the factors influencing inventory decisions under LIFO and their effects on financial outcomes.
Modeling inventory decision factors under LIFO
Applying the model to Farmer Brothers Company's 1977 fiscal year
Comparing actual management decisions to alternative actions
Estimating effects on cash flows and reported income
Identified key economic factors influencing inventory management
Highlighted the impact of alternatives on financial reporting
Showed significant effects on cash flows based on inventory decisions

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Barrett et al. (1989) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba421b4e9516ffd37a2162 https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4486594

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This analysis models inventory decisions under LIFO and their impact on financial reporting for Farmer Brothers Company, suggesting key economic implications.

The Year-End LIFO Purchase Decision: The Case of Farmer Brothers Company.

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The Year-End LIFO Purchase Decision: The Case of Farmer Brothers Company.

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