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AICPA Exam CPA-Financial Topic 1 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Financial exam
Question #: 102
Topic #: 1
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Goddard has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since it began operations in 1987. Goddard decided to change to the weighted-average method for determining inventory costs at the beginning of 1990. The following schedule shows year-end inventory balances under the FIFO and weighted-average methods:

What amount, before income taxes, should be reported in the 1990 retained earnings statement as the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle?

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Suggested Answer: B

Choice 'B' is correct. If comparative FS are issued, restate prior year's FS. If comparative FS are not issued, restate prior year-end's retained earnings account by 'adjusting' (net of tax) the opening balance of the current retained earnings statement.


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Zoila
4 days ago
I think the answer is A) $5,000 decrease.
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