Determine the adjustment to income due to the change

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Brown Corporation had consistently reported its income by the cash method. The corporation should have used the accrual method because inventories are material to the business. In 2005, Brown timely filed a request to change to the accrual method. At the beginning of 2005, Brown had accounts receivable of $60,000. Also, Brown had merchandise on hand with a cost of $80,000 and accounts payable for merchandise of $25,000. The accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable balance per books were zero. Determine the adjustment to income due to the change in accounting method and the amount that is allocated to 2005.

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