If the Inventory Account at the End of the Year

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the inventory account at the end of the year is understated, the effect will be to

• A) overstate the cost of goods sold.
• B) understate the net purchases.
• C) overstate the gross profit on sales.
• D) overstate the goods available for sale.

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