Sideline Company Reported Net Income for 2015 of $70,000 and in 2016

question 71

Essay

Sideline Company reported net income for 2015 of $70,000 and in 2016 of $84,000 (both after income taxes at a 30% rate). It was discovered in 2016 that the ending inventory for 2015 was understated by $2,000 (before any income tax effect).
Required:
Calculate the correct net income (after income tax of 30%) for 2015 and 2016

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Definitions:

Safety Stock

A quantity of inventory maintained to guard against shortages or delays in supply or demand, acting as a buffer.

Stockouts

Situations where demand cannot be fulfilled because the inventory of a product is exhausted, often resulting in lost sales or customer dissatisfaction.

Inventory Carrying Costs

The total costs associated with holding inventory, including storage, handling, depreciation, and opportunity costs.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory kept on hand to guard against fluctuations in demand or supply, ensuring that sufficient quantities are available to meet customer needs.