The Berg Company began operations on January 1, 2010 and uses the FIFO method in costing its raw material inventory. During 2011, management is contemplating a change to the LIFO method and is interested in determining what effect such a change will have on net income.Accordingly, the following information has been developed:
Required:
What is the effect on income before income taxes in 2011 of a change to the LIFOmethod?