Information from the Accounts of Gause Company Is Shown Below

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Information from the accounts of Gause Company is shown below:
The merchandise inventory on January 1, 2014, was $3,200,000. There were 250,000 shares of common stock outstanding during the entire year.
Required:
Assuming a 30% income tax rate, prepare a 2014 income statement for Gause Company. Use a multiple-step format.

Interpret the implications of LCM on inventory valuation and company financials.

Calculate market value adjustments and recognize losses or recoveries.

Discern the differences and implications of applying LCM to individual items, categories, or total inventory.

Understand the theory and rationale behind the LCM rule, including conservatism.

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