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Nash Company began operations on January 1, 2018, and uses the average-cost method of pricing inventory. Management is contemplating a change in inventory methods for 2021. The following information is available for the years 2018–2020. Net Income Computed Using Average-Cost Method FIFO Method LIFO Method
2018 $15,980 $19,140 $12,070
2019 18,090 21,090 14,040
2020 20,130 24,990 16,940
(a) Prepare the journal entry necessary to record a change from the average cost method to the FIFO method in 2021. Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Enter an account title Enter a debit amount Enter a credit amount Enter an account title Enter a debit amount Enter a credit amount
(b) Determine net income to be reported for 2018, 2019, and 2020, after giving effect to the change in accounting principle. Net Income 2018 $Enter a dollar amount 2019 $Enter a dollar amount 2020 $Enter a dollar amount
(c) Assume Nash Company used the LIFO method instead of the average cost method during the years 2018–2020. In 2021, Nash changed to the FIFO method. Prepare the journal entry necessary to record the change in principle.