Shannon's income tax rate was 25% in 2024 and prefious years. During the course of the audit, the following additional information (not considered when the above statements were prepared) was obtained: a. Shannon's investment portfolio consists of blue chip-stocks held for long-term appreciation. To raise working capital, some of the shares with an original cost of $182,000 were sold in May 2024. Shannon accountants debited cash and credited investment in equity securities for the $224,000 proceeds of the sale. b. At December 31,2024 , the fair value of the remaining equity securities in the investment portfolio was $295.000. c. The state of Alabama filed suit against Shannon in October 2022 , seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of environmental regulations regulating emissions. Shannon's legal counsel previously believed that an unfavorable outcome of this Iitigation was not probable, but based on negotiations with state attorneys in 2024 , now believes eventual payment to the state of $132,000 is probable, most likely to be paid in 2027. d. The $1,080,000 inventory total, which was based on a physical count at December 31, 2024, was priced at cost. Based on your conversations with company accountants, you determined that the inventory cost was overstated by $134,000. e. A new tax law was enacted in 2024 , which will cause Shannon's income tax rate to change from 25% to 20% beginning in 2025 SHANNON SUPPLIES, INCORPORATED Balance sheet December 31,2024 Assets ( $ in thousands) Cash Investment in equity securities Accounts receivable, net Inventory Equipment Less: Accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Accounts payable and accrued expenses Income tax payable Common stock, $1 par Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,428 270 830 1,080 1,260 (540) 55,320 s 3,25 330 220 770 75055,320 Shannon's income tax rate was 25% in 2024 and previous years. During the course of the audit, the following