The Failure to Record a Purchase of Mer?chandise on Account

question 46

Multiple Choice

The failure to record a purchase of mer?chandise on account even though the goods are properly included in the physical inven?tory results in

• A) an overstatement of assets and net income.
• B) an understatement of assets and net income.
• C) an understatement of cost of goods sold and liabilities and an overstatement of assets.
• D) an understatement of liabilities and an overstatement of owners' equity.

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