What Is the Effect of a $50,000 Overstatement of Last

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of a $50,000 overstatement of last year's inventory on current years ending retained earning balance?

• A) Understated by $50,000.
• B) No effect.
• C) Overstated by $50,000.
• D) Need more information to determine.

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