Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Daniel Company uses a periodic inventory system. Data for the current year: beginning merchandise inventory (ending inventory December 31, prior year), 2,070 units at $36; purchases, 7,980 units at $38; expenses (excluding income taxes), $192,500; ending inventory per physical count at December 31, current year, 1,660 units; sales, 8,390 units; sales price per unit, $80; and average income tax rate, 34 percent. 2. Between FIFO and LIFO, which method is preferable in terms of (a) net income and (b) income taxes paid (cash flow)? Net income Income taxes paid