The Following Events All Occurred After the Balance Sheet Date

question 11

Multiple Choice

The following events all occurred after the balance sheet date (6/30/17) but prior to the auditor's report (9/10/17) .Which one would require an adjustment to the account balances as of 6/30/17?

• A)client will market a new series of equity securities ($2 million of preferred shares)on 8/1/17
• B)unused equipment on the books at 6/30/17 for $100 000 was disposed of 7/31/17 for $60 000
• C)securities costing $30 000 held for temporary investment on 6/30/17 declined in value by one-third when the market took a plunge on 8/15/17
• D)inventory valued at $100 000 on 6/30/17 was destroyed in a fire on 8/1/17

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