Rodriguez Corp. changed from the straight-line method of depreciation on its plant assets acquired in early 2015 to the double-declining-balance method in 2017 (before finalizing its 2017 financial statements) because of a change in the pattern of benefits received. The assets had an eight-year life and no expected residual value. Information related to both methods follows:

Net income for 2016 was reported at $270,000; income for 2017 before depreciation and income tax is $300,000. Assume an income tax rate of 30%.
Instructions
The change from the straight-line method to the double-declining-balance method is considered a change in estimate.
(a) What net income is reported for 2017?
(b) What is the amount of the adjustment to opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2017?
(c) What is the amount of the adjustment to opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2016?
(d) Prepare the journal entry(ies), if any, to record the adjustment in the accounting records, assuming that the accounting records for 2017 are not yet closed.

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Year 2015 2016 2017 Double-Declining- Balance Depreciation $250,000 187,500 140,625 Straight-Line Depreciation $125,000 125,000 125,000 Difference $125,000 62,500 15,625