Problem -
Presented below are income statements prepared on a LIFO and FIFO basis for Nash Company, which started operations on January 1, 2016. The company presently uses the LIFO method of pricing its inventory and has decided to switch to the FIFO method in 2017. The FIFO income statement is computed in accordance with the requirements of GAAP. Nash's profit-sharing agreement with its employees indicates that the company will pay employees 10% of income before profit-sharing. Income taxes are ignored.
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LIFO Basis
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FIFO Basis
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2017
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2016
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2017
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2016
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Sales
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$2,970
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$2,970
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$2,970
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$2,970
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Cost of goods sold
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1,120
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970
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1,060
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920
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Operating expenses
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970
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970
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970
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970
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Income before profit-sharing
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880
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1,030
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940
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1,080
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Profit-sharing expense
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88
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103
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99
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103
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Net income
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$792
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$927
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$841
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$977
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Answer the following question.
If comparative income statements are prepared, what net income should Nash report in 2016 and 2017?