Which of the Following Would Understate Net Income

question 245

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would understate net income?

• A)Failing to post an adjusting entry to accrue revenue.
• B)Understating the amount of Depreciation Expense recorded.
• C)Failing to prepare an adjusting entry to recognize the portion of prepaid rent that has expired.
• D)Overstating the year-end balance of the Supplies account.

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Definitions:

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