E22-4B (Accounting Changes) Fort Texas Company began operations on July 1, 2010, and has used the average-cost method of inventory valuation since its inception. In 2014, it decides to switch to the FIFO method. You are provided with the following informa
E22-4B (Accounting Changes) Fort Texas Company began operations on July 1, 2010, and has used the average-cost method of inventory valuation since its inception. In 2014, it decides to switch to the FIFO method. You are provided with the following information.
Net Income Retained Earnings
Under Average Cost Under FIFO Under Average Cost
2010 $ 55,000 $ 60,000 $ 55,000
2011 125,000 135,000 180,000
2012 165,000 190,000 315,000
2013 110,000 115,000 400,000
Instructions
(a) What is the beginning retained earnings balance at January 1, 2011, if Fort Texas prepares comparative financial statements starting in 2013?
(b) What is the beginning retained earnings balance at January 1, 2013, if Fort Texas prepares comparative financial statements starting in 2013?
(c) What is the beginning retained earnings balance at January 1, 2014, if Fort Texas prepares comparative financial statements starting in 2014?
(d) What is the net income reported by Fort Texas in the 2013 income statement if it prepares comparative financial statements starting with 2011?
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