ane Company started operations on January 1, 2020, and has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since its incep 26, it decides to switch to the average-cost method. You are provided with the following information.
ane Company started operations on January 1, 2020, and has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since its incep 26, it decides to switch to the average-cost method. You are provided with the following information.
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Transcribed Image Text:What is the beginning retained earnings balance at January 1, 2022, if Crane prepares comparative financial statements starting
in 2022?
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Transcribed Image Text:Crane Company started operations on January 1, 2020, and has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since its inception. In
2026, it decides to switch to the average-cost method. You are provided with the following information.
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Net Income
Under FIFO Under Average-Cost
$95,600
73,400
90,000
113,600
315,500
285,900
$86,300
68,200
80,500
123,900
305,800
290,800
Retained Earnings
(Ending Balance)
Under FIFO
$101,700
146,800
225,800
318,700
594,700
777,200
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