The first-in, first-out cost flow assumumption under the perpetual inventory system. The first (oldest) costs are the first costs removed from inventory at the time that goods are sold. The most recent costs will remain in inventory. The results are the same as periodic FIFO. To learn more, see Explanation of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold.
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