Goodee Bakery Is Considering a Change in Its Inventory Valuation

question 22

Multiple Choice

Goodee Bakery is considering a change in its inventory valuation method. Goodee Bakery currently uses the FIFO method and is considering a change to the LIFO method. Goodee Bakery started the year on January 1 with inventory at a FIFO cost of $23,500 and a LIFO cost of $21,000. The ending inventory on December 31 is $25,600 at FIFO cost and $21,300 at LIFO cost. The LIFO effect is ________.

• A) $4,300
• B) $2,500
• C) $6,800
• D) $1,800

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Definitions:

Incremental Net Cash

The difference in net cash flows between two alternatives, emphasizing the additional cash brought in by a certain decision.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed.

Incremental Net Income

The increase in net income resulting from a particular business decision or activity, compared to what it would have been without that decision or activity.

Immediate Cash Outflows

Expenses or payments that must be made in cash immediately or within a very short time frame.