Jen Company decided to change its method of accounting from the cash basis to the accrual basis in 2018. Its taxable income for 2018 under the accrual basis was \(\$ 250,000\). It determined that the balances of accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable as of December 2017 were:

a. What is Jen Company's required adjustment due to the change in accounting methods?

b. What can Jen Company do with the adjustment?

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Accounts receivable Inventory Accounts payable $18,000 14,000 11,000