Baker Corporation Changed from the LIFO Method to the FIFO

question 111

Multiple Choice

Baker Corporation changed from the LIFO method to the FIFO method for inventory valuation during 2021. Baker has an effective income tax rate of 35% and 100,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The following additional information is available: Assuming Baker makes the change in the first quarter of 2021, compute net income per common share.

• A) $4.92.
• B) $4.95.
• C) $5.00.
• D) $5.05.
• E) $5.28.

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