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Retained Earnings FIFO vs Retained Earnings LIFO
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\(RE_{FIFO}=RE_{LIFO}+\text{ LIFO reserve}\times{(1-T)}\)

  • \(RE\) - retained earnings
  • \(LIFO\) - Last-In, First-Out
  • \(FIFO\) - First-In, First-Out
  • \(T\) - tax rate

LIFO method is allowed under U.S. GAAP only (it is not permitted under IFRS).

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