A Client's Previous Two Years of Financial Statements Understated Estimated

question 61

Multiple Choice

A client's previous two years of financial statements understated estimated warranty payable by $30,000 and $50,000 respectively,both immaterial amounts.This year,the auditors estimate that the accrual is understated by an additional $60,000.In this year's audit,$100,000 represents a material amount.Assuming that the entire understatement is to be recorded,the decrease in this year's income due to these understatements is:

• A)$0.
• B)$60,000.
• C)$110,000.
• D)$140,000.

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Definitions:

Price-elasticity of Supply Coefficient

A numerical measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good responds to a change in its price.

Negative Sign

Generally represents an opposite direction of influence or a decrease in a mathematical or statistical context.

Cross-elasticity of Demand

A measure indicating how the demand for one good responds to a change in the price of another good.

Popcorn

A type of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated, commonly enjoyed as a snack.