Q21. Costiuk Ltd. uses the LIFO inventory cost flow assumption. Its inventory balance is $400 at the end of 20X8 and was $350 at the end of 20X7. A footnote in its financial statements reads: “Inventories would have been $70 higher in 20X8 and $80 higher in 20X7 using the FIFO cost flow assumption.” Which of the following amounts represents the inventory balance under FIFO at the end of 20X8? A) $470. B) $410. C) $390.
Q22. Moore Ltd. uses the LIFO inventory cost flow assumption. Its cost of goods sold in 20X8 was $800. A footnote in its financial statements reads: “Using FIFO, inventories would have been $70 higher in 20X8 and $80 higher in 20X7.” Moore’s COGS if FIFO inventory costing were used in 20X8 is closest to: A) $790. B) $810. C) $730.
Q23. Due to declining prices, Steffen Inc. has a LIFO reserve of –$20. Its income tax rate is 35%. If an analyst is converting Steffen’s financial statements to a FIFO basis, which of the following adjustments is most likely required? A) Decrease liabilities by $7. B) Increase assets by $20. C) Increase shareholders’ equity by $13.
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