An Understatement of the Beginning Inventory Results in

question 48

Multiple Choice

An understatement of the beginning inventory results in

• A) an understatement of earnings.
• B) no effect on the period's earnings.
• C) an overstatement of earnings.
• D) a need to adjust purchases.

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