anuary 1 inventory under FIFO 7,100,000
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Transcribed Image Text:During 2022, Emerald Inc. decided to change from FIFO method of inventory valuation to the weighted average method.
January 1 inventory under FIFO 7,100,000
January 1 inventory under weighted average 7,700,000
December 31 inventory under FIFO 7,900,000
December 31inventory under weighted average 8,300,000
What is the effect on January 1, 2022 inventory and on Retained Earnings?
(A) no effect
B January 1, 2022 inventory understated and Retained Earnings understated
January 1, 2022 inventory understated and Retained Earnings overstated
January 1, 2022 inventory overstated and Retained Earnings overstated
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