A Material Error in Ending Inventory Requires Special Analysis Because

question 55

Multiple Choice

A material error in ending inventory requires special analysis because it ________.

• A) affects two years of cost of goods sold, income tax expense, net income, and retained earnings
• B) counter balances over a minimum of three years
• C) affects the balance sheet as well as the income statement for one year
• D) reflects poorly on the quality of the company's accounting reliability

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