Linden Watch Company Reported the Following Income Statement Data for a 2-Year

question 90

Essay

Linden Watch Company reported the following income statement data for a 2-year period. Linden uses a periodic inventory system. The inventories at January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014, are correct. However, the ending inventory at December 31, 2013, was overstated $5,000.
Instructions
(a) Prepare correct income statement data for the 2 years.
(b) What is the cumulative effect of the inventory error on total gross profit for the 2 years?

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