Accounting Chapter 20 Problem Number 1: Cecil Booker Vendin

Accounting Chapter 20problem Number 1the Cecil Booker Vending Company

Accounting Chapter 20 Problem Number 1 The Cecil-Booker Vending Company changed its method of valuing inventory from the average cost method to the FIFO cost method at the beginning of 2013. At December 31, 2012, inventories were $120,000 (average cost basis) and were $124,000 a year earlier. Cecil-Booker’s accountants determined that the inventories would have totaled $155,000 at December 31, 2012, and $160,000 at December 31, 2011, if determined on a FIFO basis. A tax rate of 40% is in effect for all years. One hundred thousand common shares were outstanding each year.

Income from continuing operations was $400,000 in 2012 and $525,000 in 2013. There were no extraordinary items either year.

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The change in inventory valuation method from the average cost to FIFO by the Cecil-Booker Vending Company constitutes a change in accounting principle that requires retrospective application and appropriate disclosure. This transition impacts both the reported inventory values and the related income figures, along with tax effects accounted for via deferred tax liabilities.

Part A: Journal Entry for Change in Accounting Principle

Given the change is from average cost to FIFO, the primary adjustment involves the difference in inventory valuation for December 31, 2012, which affects retained earnings and deferred tax liability. The inventory difference at December 31, 2012, is calculated as follows:

  • FIFO inventory: $155,000
  • Average cost inventory: $120,000
  • Difference: $35,000

The tax effect on this difference is $14,000 ($35,000 x 40%). This amount needs to be adjusted in the accounting records as a prior period adjustment, and corresponding deferred tax liability should be recognized.

The journal entry at the beginning of 2013 to record this adjustment is:

Dr. Inventory $35,000


Cr. Retained Earnings $21,000


Cr. Deferred Tax Liability $14,000

This entry increases inventory for the FIFO basis, decreases retained earnings (net of tax), and sets up the deferred tax liability for the temporary difference.

Part B: Restated 2012 & 2013 Comparative Income Statements

The income statements will reflect adjusted prior-year figures, considering the change in inventory valuation. The increase in inventory at December 31, 2012, results in higher cost of goods sold in prior periods which impacts net income. The net effect on the reported income involves adjusting prior periods' income statements, but for current year reporting, the effect is incorporated into the beginning retained earnings.

Starting with 2012, income from continuing operations is $400,000. The inventory adjustment increases the cost of goods sold, reducing 2012 net income by $14,000 after taxes. Therefore, restated 2012 income from continuing operations becomes:

  • Original 2012 income: $400,000
  • Less tax impact of adjustment: $14,000
  • Restated 2012 income: $386,000

Similarly, for 2013, income from continuing operations was originally $525,000. Since the adjustment affects the 2012 figures, the 2013 income is adjusted for cumulative effects, and the comparative statements should reflect this change. The change in inventory valuation increases 2013 net income by the same amount, $14,000, net of tax, due to the initial adjustment. Therefore, the restated 2013 income from continuing operations is:

  • Original 2013 income: $525,000
  • Add back the tax effect of the inventory adjustment: $14,000
  • Restated 2013 income: $539,000

Per-share amounts are computed by dividing each year's income by 100,000 shares. The per-share figures for 2012 and 2013 are $3.86 and $5.39, respectively, after adjustments.

Thus, the comparative income statements should be presented with these restated figures, clearly indicating the impact of the change and providing transparent financial reporting.

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