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why are we using $68,850 for the retained earnings instead of the retained earnings amount of $45,900 that's already given to us?

The Pyramid Company has used the LIFO method of accounting for inventory during its first two years of operation, 2019 and 2020. At the beginning of 2021, Pyramid decided to change to the average cost method for both tax and financial reporting purposes. The following table presents information concerning the change for 2019-2021. The income tax rate for all years is 25%. 2019 2020 Total 2021 Income before Income Tax Using Average Using LIFO Income Difference Cost Method Method Difference Tax Effect after Tax $ 91,800 $61,200 $30, 600 $7,650 $22,950 46,500 37,200 9,300 2,325 6,975 $138,300 $98,400 $39,900 $9,975 $29,925 $ 51,600 $ 5,300 $1,325 $ 3,975 $46,300 Pyramid issued 55,000 $1 par, common shares for $245,000 when the business began, and there have been no changes in paid- in capital since then. Dividends were not paid the first year, but $10,000 cash dividends were paid in both 2020 and 2021. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry at January 1, 2021, to record the change in accounting principle. 2. Prepare the 2021-2020 comparative income statements beginning with income before income taxes. 3. Prepare the 2021-2020 comparative statements of shareholders' equity. (Hint: The 2019 statements reported retained earnings of $45,900. This is $61,200 -($61,200 x 25%)). X Answer is not complete. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Prepare the 2021-2020 comparative statements of shareholders' equity. [Hint: The 2019 statements reported retained earnings of $45,900. This is $61,200 - ($61,200 x 25%).] (Deductions should be indicated by a minus sign.) PYRAMID COMPANY Statement of Shareholders' Equity For the Years Ended Dec. 31, 2021 and 2020 Common Additional Paid-in Retained Stock Capital Earnings $ 190,000 $ 68,850 Total Shareholders' Equity Balance at Jan. 1, 2020 NIRAM