In 2011, Hopyard Lumber changed its inventory method from LIFO to FIFO. Inventory at the end of

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In 2011, Hopyard Lumber changed its inventory method from LIFO to FIFO. Inventory at the end of 2010 of $127,000 would have been $145,000 if FIFO had been used. Inventory at the end of 2011 is $162,000 using the new FIFO method but would have been $151,000 if the company had continued to use LIFO. Describe the steps Hopyard should take to report this change. What is the effect of the change on 2011 cost of goods sold?

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077400163

6th edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson

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