Question: E 2 1 . 3 ( LO 1 ) ( Accounting Change ) Taveras Co . decides at the beginning of 2 0 2 5

E21.3(LO 1)(Accounting Change) Taveras Co. decides at the beginning of 2025 to adopt the FIFO method of inventory valuation. Taveras had used the LIFO method for financial reporting since its inception on January 1,2023, and had maintained records adequate to apply the FIFO method retrospectively. Taveras concluded that FIFO is the preferable inventory method because it reports the current cost of inventory on the balance sheet. The following table presents the effects of the change in accounting principles on inventory and cost of goods sold.
Inventory Determined by Cost of Goods Sold Determined by
Date LIFO Method FIFO Method LIFO Method FIFO Method
January 1,2023 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
December 31,20239080860870
December 31,2024180260900810
December 31,20252903901,1101,090
Other information:
For each year presented, sales are $3,180 and operating expenses are $990.
Taveras provides two years of financial statements. Earnings per share information is not required.
Instructions
Prepare income statements under LIFO and FIFO for 2023,2024, and 2025.
Prepare income statements reporting the retrospective application of the accounting change from the LIFO method to the FIFO method for 2025 and 2024.
Prepare the note to the financial statements describing the change in method of inventory valuation. In the note, indicate the income statement line items for 2025 and 2024 that were affected by the change in accounting principle.
Prepare comparative retained earnings statements for 2024 and 2025 under FIFO. Retained earnings reported under LIFO are as follows:
Retained Earnings Balance
December 31,2023 $1,330
December 31,20242,620
December 31,20253,700
Your answer is correct.
Prepare income statements under LIFO for 2023,2024, and 2025.
BONITA CO.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31
Prepare income statements under FIFO for 2023,2024, and 2025. Prepare income statements under FIFO for 2023,2024, and 2025.
BONITA CO.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31(b)
Your answer is correct.
Prepare income statements reporting the retrospective application of the accounting change from the LIFO method to the FIFO method for 2025 and 2024.
Your answer is partially correct.
Prepare comparative retained earnings statements for 2024 and 2025 under FIFO. Retained earnings reported under LIFO are as follows:
 E21.3(LO 1)(Accounting Change) Taveras Co. decides at the beginning of 2025

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