1. What is the LIFO reserve, and why would an analyst be careful in interpreting the earnings of a company that has liquidated some of its LIFO reserve? 2. Under what section should accounts receivable be reported on the balance sheet?

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1. What is the LIFO reserve, and why would an analyst be careful in interpreting the earnings of a company that has liquidated some of its LIFO reserve?

2. Under what section should accounts receivable be reported on the balance sheet?

 

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