Problem 2 - Reporting a change in accounting principle (LO 5-1) Barden, Inc., operates a retail chain that specializes in baby clothes and accessories that are made to its specifications by a number of overseas manufacturers. Barden began operations 20 years ago and has always employed the FIFO method to value its inventory. Since Bardens inception, prices have generally declined as a result of intense competition among Bardens suppliers. In 20X0, however, prices began to rise significantly as these suppliers succumbed to international pressure and addressed sweatshop conditions in their factories. The improved working conditions and benefits led to increased costs that are being passed on to Barden. In turn, Bardens management believes that FIFO no longer is the best method to value its inventories and thus switched to LIFO on January 1, 20X1. This accounting change was justified because of LIFOs better matching of current costs with current revenues. Barden judges it impractical to apply the LIFO method on a retrospective basis because the company never maintained records on a LIFO basis. As a result of the change, ending 20X1 inventory was reported at $275,000 instead of its $345,000 FIFO value. Barden reported 20X1 net income of $825,000. Ignore income taxes and the EPS disclosure.

Required:

1. How should Bardens 20X1 comparative financial statements reflect this change in accounting principle?

2. Prepare whatever disclosure is required under current GAAP as a result of this change.