Macintosh Inc. changed from LIFO to the FIFO inventory costing method on January

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Macintosh Inc. changed from LIFO to the FIFO inventory costing method on January 1, 2016. Inventory values at the end of each year since the inception of the company are as follows: FIFO LIFO 2014 $ 196,000 $ 178,000 2015 392,000 356,000

Ignoring income tax considerations, prepare the entry to report this accounting change. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Ignoring income tax considerations, prepare the entry to report this accounting change. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Explanation / Answer

Inventory A/c Dr 54,000 To Retained Earning 54,000 FIFO LIFO DIFF. 2014 196,000 178,000 18,000 2015 392,000 356,000 36,000 TOTAL 54,000

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