Goldmeyer Company has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since it began operations in 2021. Goldmeyer decided to change to the average cost method for determining inventory costs at the beginning of 2024. The following schedule shows year-end inventory balances under the FIFO and average cost methods:

Required:
1. Ignoring income taxes, prepare the 2024 journal entry to adjust the accounts to reflect the average cost method.
2. How much higher or lower would cost of goods sold be in the 2023 revised income statement?

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Year 2021 2022 2023 FIFO $45,000 78,000 83,000 Average Cost $54,000 71,000 78,000