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Learn what inventory accounting is, how it works, and key methods like FIFO, LIFO, and WAC. Includes real-world examples, tips, and best practices. I like to think of inventory accounting like ...

In 1943, Mary T. Washington Wylie became the first Black woman to receive a certified public accountant (CPA) license in the U.S. Throughout her decades-long career, Washington Wylie made it her ...