Two Separate Errors Affected Rollings Company in 2019

question 116

Multiple Choice

Two separate errors affected Rollings Company in 2019. The beginning inventory was overstated by $12,000 and the ending inventory was overstated by $18,000. Net income in 2019 will be:

• A)overstated by $30,000.
• B)overstated by $12,000.
• C)overstated by $6,000.
• D)understated by $6,000.

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