Asked by Peyton Tippens on Jun 14, 2024
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Merchandise inventory at the end of the year was inadvertently overstated. Which of the following statements correctly states the effect of the error on net income, assets, and owner's equity?
A) Net income is overstated, assets are overstated, and owner's equity is understated.
B) Net income is overstated, assets are overstated, and owner's equity is overstated.
C) Net income is understated, assets are understated, and owner's equity is understated.
D) Net income is understated, assets are understated, and owner's equity is overstated.
Inadvertently Overstated
When financial figures are unintentionally reported higher than their actual values.
Net Income
The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues.
Owner's Equity
The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim on the business assets.
- Understand the implications of errors in inventory reporting on financial statements.
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Jennifer KhalilJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Overstating ending inventory leads to an overstatement of net income because cost of goods sold is understated. This also results in assets being overstated on the balance sheet. Since net income flows into retained earnings, a component of owner's equity, owner's equity is also overstated.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of errors in inventory reporting on financial statements.
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