Problem 1: Adjusting from LIFO to FIFO

The following information represents inventories detail included in Note 6 to the consolidated financial

statements of Hog at December 31, 2018:

6. Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

The following information represents additional detail for selected line items included in the consolidated

balance sheets at December 31, and the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31.

Balance Sheet Information:

Inventories, net (in thousands):

2018

2017

Raw materials and work in process

$177,110

$ 161,664

Motorcycle Finished goods

301,630

289,530

Part and accessories and general merchandise

136,027

139,363

Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value

614,767

590,557

Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (LIFO RESERVE)

(58,639)

(52,355)

Total inventories, net (amount reported on balance sheet)

$ 556,128

$ 538,202

Inventory obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost were $39.0 million and $38.7 million as of

December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

a. Assume the tax rate is 24%, what is the balance sheet adjustment for 2018? Show your work

b. Assume the tax rate is 24%, what is the income statement adjustment for 2013? Show your

work