Accrued salaries of $600 owed to employees for December 29, 30, and 31 are not taken into consideration in preparing the financial statements for the year ended December 31. Indicate which items will be erroneously stated, because of the error, on (a) the income statement for the year and (b) the balance sheet as of December 31. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.

Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been earned by employees but have not yet been paid or recorded in the company's accounts.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presenting the financial results over a specific period.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structure.