Chapter 21, Problem 21.1P

a.

To determine

The cumulative effect net of tax for the 3 years needed to record a change from FIFO to average cost method.

b.

To determine

To prepare: The journal entry to record the changes in accounting for inventory valuation.

c.

To determine

Where STP should report the net of tax cumulative effect, assuming that the first balance sheet presented is for the year ended 31 December, 2018.

d.

To determine

Indicate the COGS reported on the income statement for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

e.

To determine

Indicate the COGS reported on the income statement for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 assuming that changes in principle is considered to be impractical.