If a Period-End Inventory Amount Is Reported in Error, It

question 158

Multiple Choice

If a period-end inventory amount is reported in error, it can cause a misstatement in all of the following except:

• A) Cost of goods sold.
• B) Gross profit.
• C) Net sales.
• D) Current assets.
• E) Net income.

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Definitions:

Chart of Accounts

A systematic listing of all accounts used in the accounting system of a company, categorizing all financial transactions.

Net Income

Represents the total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account column totals that are equal.

Credit Column

In accounting, the column in ledgers or financial statements where credits are recorded, typically indicating a decrease in assets or an increase in liabilities.