Goddard Company has used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since it began operations in 2015. Goddard decided to change to the average cost method for determining inventory costs at the beginning of 2018. The following schedule shows year-end inventory balances under the FIFO and average cost methods:
Year ___________ FIFO Average ________ Cost_
2015 ................ $45,000 ................ $54,000
2016 ................ 78,000 ................ 71,000
2017 ................ 83,000 ................ 78,000
Required:
1. Ignoring income taxes, prepare the 2018 journal entry to adjust the accounts to reflect the average cost method.
2. How much higher or lower would cost of goods sold be in the 2017 revised income statement?