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Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers

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ISBN:9781305654174

Author:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton

Publisher:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton

Chapter5: Inventories And Cost Of Goods Sold

Section: Chapter Questions

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Gelai company had used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since it began operations in 2017. Gelai to change to the
weighted average method for determining inventory costs at the beginning of 2017. The following schedule shows year end
inventory balances under the FIFO and weighted average method:
Year FIFO Weighted Average
2017 5,400,000 6,480,000
2018 9,360,000 8,520,000
2019 9,960,000 9,360,000
What amount, before income tax, should be reported in the 2020 statement of retained earnings as the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting policy?

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