The Understatement of the Ending Inventory Balance Causes

question 21

Multiple Choice

The understatement of the ending inventory balance causes:

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

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Definitions:

Competitiveness

The ability of a company, industry, or nation to produce goods and services at a lower cost, with higher quality, or in a more desirable manner than competitors.

External Adjustments

Changes made outside of an organization or economy to align with changes in the external environment, such as market demand or regulatory shifts.

Monetary Policy

A central bank’s changing of the money supply to influence interest rates and assist the economy in achieving price-level stability, full employment, and economic growth.

Trade Deficit

Occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.