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E5-15 (AICPA adapted solution)
The change in inventory method from the average cost method to the first-in,
first out method is a change in accounting principle and should not be
The loss from operations of the discontinued Dex Division from January 1,
2011, to September 30, 2011 (the portion of the year prior to the date of sale)
David Company’s statements of income should be corrected as follows:
(a) “Other, net” and “total costs and expenses” should be decreased to
exclude the loss from operations of the discontinued Dex Division.
(f) A new subcaption, “loss from operations of the discontinued Dex Division,
less the amount of applicable income taxes,” should be added under the
caption “results from discontinued operations.”