Macintosh Inc

question 34

Essay

Macintosh Inc. changed from LIFO to the FIFO inventory costing method on January 1, 2018.
Inventory values at the end of each year since the inception of the company are as follows: Required:
Ignoring income tax considerations, prepare the entry to report this accounting change.

Recognize the differences between rational ethics and utilitarianism.

Identify the concept of utility thinking and its role in ethical decision-making.

Distinguish between negative rights theory and positive law.

Explain the significance of landmark legal cases and their influence on ethical reasoning.

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