Esquire Incorporated uses the LIFO method to report its inventory. Inventory at the beginning of the year was $552,000 (23,000 units at $24 each). During the year, 86,000 units were purchased, all at the same price of $28 per unit. 88,000 units were sold during the year. Assuming an income tax rate of 25%, what is LIFO liquidation profit or loss that the company would report in a disclosure note accompanying its financial statements? LIFO liquidation profit (loss)

Esquire Incorporated uses the LIFO method to report its inventory. Inventory at the beginning of the year was $552,000 (23,000 units at $24 each). During the year, 86,000 units were purchased, all at the same price of $28 per unit. 88,000 units were sold during the year. Assuming an income tax rate of 25%, what is LIFO liquidation profit or loss that the company would report in a disclosure note accompanying its financial statements? LIFO liquidation profit (loss)

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