Brief Exercise 9–13
Hopyard applies the FIFO cost method retrospectively; that is, to all prior periods
as if it always had used that method. In other words, all financial statement amounts
Then, the cumulative effects of the new method on periods prior to those
presented are reflected in the reported balances of the assets and liabilities affected as
The effect of the change on each line item affected should be disclosed for each
period reported as well as any adjustment for periods prior to those reported. Also, the
2018 cost of goods sold is $7,000 higher than it would have been if Hopyard had
not switched to FIFO. This is because beginning inventory is $18,000 higher
Brief Exercise 9–14
When a company changes to the LIFO inventory method from any other method,
it usually is impossible to calculate the income effect on prior years. To do so would
A disclosure note is needed to explain (a) the nature of and justification for the
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