In 20X2, ABBA Fabrics, Inc., elected to change its method of valuing inventory to the weighted average
Question:
In 20X2, ABBA Fabrics, Inc., elected to change its method of valuing inventory to the weighted average cost (WAC) method, whereas in all prior years inventory was valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The company determined that the WAC method of accounting for inventory is preferable as the method better reflects ABBAs inventory at current costs and enhances the comparability of its financial statements by changing to the predominant method utilized in its industry.
Condensed financial statements for 20X2 (using WAC) and 20X1 (as originally reported) appear below. Inventory as originally reported at December 31, 20X1 ($77,907), and December 31, 20X0 ($127,574), increases by $36,382 and $37,432, respectively under WAC.
Ignore income taxes.
ABBA Fabrics, Inc., Balance Sheets December 31, | |||||||
(in thousands) | 20X2 (Under WAC) | 20X1 (Under LIFO) | |||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,338 | $ | 2,280 | |||
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 3,380 | 4,453 | |||||
Inventories, net | 104,156 | 77,907 | |||||
Other current assets | 1,735 | 9,866 | |||||
Total current assets | 111,609 | 94,506 | |||||
Long-term assets | 53,065 | 56,438 | |||||
Total assets | 164,674 | 150,944 | |||||
Total liabilities | 117,325 | 123,888 | |||||
Common stock | 88,348 | 75,650 | |||||
Retained earnings | 124,907 | 100,953 | |||||
Treasury stock | (153,684 | ) | (153,622 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (12,222 | ) | 4,075 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $ | 164,674 | $ | 150,944 | |||
ABBA Fabrics, Inc., Statements of Operations Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
(in thousands) | 20X2 (Under WAC) | 20X1 (Under LIFO) | |||||
Sales | $ | 276,381 | $ | 276,247 | |||
Cost of goods sold | (156,802 | ) | (157,617 | ) | |||
Gross profit | 119,579 | 118,630 | |||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | (112,106 | ) | (117,815 | ) | |||
Depreciation and amortization | (4,409 | ) | (3,815 | ) | |||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,064 | $ | (3,000 | ) | ||
Required:
1-A. Restate the 20X1 balance sheet as it should appear for comparative purposes in the 20X2 annual report.
1-B. Restate the 20X1 statement of operations as it should appear for comparative purposes in the 20X2 annual report.