Condensed Income Statements for Marlin Company Are Shown Below for Two

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Essay

Condensed income statements for Marlin Company are shown below for two years.

Compute the corrected income before income taxes for 2013 and 2014,assuming that the inventory as of the end of 2013 was mistakenly understated by $26,000.

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flow

The difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows within a specified period, indicating its financial health.

Net Investment

The total amount spent on new capital assets, minus depreciation, indicating the actual increase in physical capital.

Incremental Basis

An approach that evaluates the additional benefits and costs of a decision by comparing the financial outcomes with or without the decision.

Pretax Basis

Financial calculations or comparisons made before deducting income tax expenses, providing a raw snapshot of performance or position.