If a Company Fails to Adjust for Accrued Expenses, What

question 110

Multiple Choice

If a company fails to adjust for accrued expenses, what effect will this have on that month's financial statements?

• A)Failure to make an adjustment does not affect the financial statements.
• B)Expenses will be understated and net income and stockholders' equity will be overstated.
• C)Assets will be overstated and net income and stockholders' equity will be understated.
• D)Assets will be overstated and net income and stockholders' equity will be overstated.

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