LIFO liquidation results when a company has a lower level of inventory at the end of the year than it had at the beginning of the year.

LIFO Liquidation

A process that occurs when a company using the Last In, First Out (LIFO) inventory method sells older inventory, which may result in unusual increases in profit due to lower costs of older inventory.

Beginning of the Year

Refers to the starting date of a financial or calendar year, used as a reference point for accounting and financial planning.

Inventory Level

The quantity of goods or materials on hand at any given time within a business.