When Calculating the Interest on a Note Receivable 365 Days

question 97

Multiple Choice

When calculating the interest on a note receivable 365 days instead of 360 days was used.This error would cause:

• A)the period end assets to be overstated.
• B)the period end liabilities to be understated.
• C)the period's net income to be overstated.
• D)the period's net income to be understated.

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Definitions:

Cost Or Market

An accounting principle that values inventory at the lower of its original cost or its current market price to ensure inventory is not overstated on the balance sheet.

Market Value

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in the market.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.

Realized Holding Gains

Gains recognized from the sale of an investment or asset that were previously unrealized.