Lily is a cash method taxpayer who changes to the accrual


Problem

Lily is a cash method taxpayer who changes to the accrual method in 2016. Lily's income computed under the accrual method for 2016 is $50,000. Her books show the following balances:

 

12/31/2015

12/31/2016

A/R

$20,000

$33,500

A/P

$7,500

$4,200

a. What adjustment is necessary to Lily's income?
b. How should Lily report the adjustment?

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