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ISBN: 9781260216141

Author: SPICELAND

Publisher: MCG CUSTOM

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Chapter 20, Problem 20.3BE

Change in inventory methods; FIFO method to the LIFO method

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In 2018, J J Dishes changed its method of valuing inventory from the FIFO method to the LIFO method. At December 31, 2017, J J’s inventories were $96 million (FIFO). J J’s records were insufficient to determine what inventories would have totaled if determined on a LIFO cost basis. Briefly describe the steps J J should take to report the change.

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