The Beginning Inventory of This Year Is Understated

question 67

Multiple Choice

The beginning inventory of this year is understated. This error would cause:

• A) the period's net income to be overstated.
• B) the period's net income to be understated.
• C) the period end assets to be understated.
• D) None of these is correct.

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