have recommended that the company change its inventory method from FIFO to LIFO .  The change would cause a significant

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Reed Kohler is in his final year of employment as controller for Quality Sales Corporation: he hopes to retire next year.  As a member of top management, Kohler participates in an attractive company bonus plan.  The overall size of the bonus is a function of the firm's net income before bonus and income taxes - the larger the net income, the larger the bonus.

Due to a slowdown in the economy due to Coronavirus, the company has encountered difficulty in managing its cash flow.  The company auditors have recommended that the company change its inventory method from FIFO to LIFO .  The change would cause a significant increase in the cost of goods sold for the year.  Kohler thinks the company shouldn't switch to LIFO b/c its inventory quantities are too large.  After expressing this opinion to the firm's treasurer, Kohler is stunned at the treasurer's reply "Reed, I can't believe that after all these years with the company, you put your personal interests ahead of the companies interests."

Explain why Kohler may be viewed as holding a position that favors his personal interests.  What can Kohler do to increase his credibility when the possible change to LIFO is discussed with the firm's top management next week?  (hint what are the disadvantages of using LIFO - Do a google search to help you go beyond the textbook.)

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