The Overstatement of the Beginning Inventory Balance Causes

question 9

Multiple Choice

The overstatement of the beginning inventory balance causes:

• A)Cost of goods sold to be understated and net income to be understated.
• B)Cost of goods sold to be understated and net income to be overstated.
• C)Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be overstated.
• D)Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be understated.
• E)Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be correct.

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