Asked by Pablo Porcayo on May 27, 2024
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Assume that in Year 1, the ending merchandise inventory is overstated by $30,000. If this is the only error in Years 1 and 2, fill in the items below, indicating which items will be understated(U), overstated(O), or correctly(C) stated for Year 2. 
Ending Merchandise Inventory
The value of inventory still available for sale at the end of an accounting period.
Overstated
A term used when the reported value of a financial statement item is more than its true, fair, or actual value.
Understated
A term describing a figure reported in financial statements that is lower than the actual figure.
- Understand the implications of inventory errors on financial statements.
- Assess the impact of inventory valuation errors on cost of goods sold and net income.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of inventory errors on financial statements.
- Assess the impact of inventory valuation errors on cost of goods sold and net income.
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