Use the Following Information for Questions 57 Through 59

question 98

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions 57 through 59.
Langley Company's December 31 year-end financial statements contained the following errors: An insurance premium of $54,000 was prepaid in 2014 covering the years 2014, 2015, and 2016. The prepayment was recorded with a debit to insurance expense. In addition, on December 31, 2015, fully depreciated machinery was sold for $28,500 cash, but the sale was not recorded until 2016. There were no other errors during 2015 or 2016 and no corrections have been made for any of the errors. Ignore income tax considerations.
-What is the total net effect of the errors on Langley's 2015 net income?

• A) Net income understated by $43,500.
• B) Net income overstated by $22,500.
• C) Net income overstated by $39,000.
• D) Net income overstated by $45,000.

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Costs directly associated with the production of goods, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Inventoriable Costs

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Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly linked to the production of specific goods or services, such as materials and labor.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total expense incurred in manufacturing products during a specific period, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.