After the Financial Statements Were Prepared for 2012, Wickham Ltd

question 32

Multiple Choice

After the financial statements were prepared for 2012, Wickham Ltd.discovered that an error had been made during the year-end inventory count and one room containing $40,000 worth of goods, at cost, had been missed.A review of the accounting records showed that all purchases had been recorded.The company's tax rate is 40%.If the error is not corrected, what is the effect of this error on 2013 closing retained earnings?

• A)$16,000 overstated
• B)$24,000 understated
• C)$40,000 understated
• D)No effect

Identify the relationship between aggregate output and aggregate income in the context of GDP.

Understand how a firm's activities contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on the income side.

Identify the components and calculations involved in determining aggregate expenditure.

Explain the concept of value added by a firm and its significance in GDP calculation.

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