Which of the Following Manipulations Would Understate Accounts Payable on the Financial

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following manipulations would understate accounts payable on the financial statements?

• A) Overstatement of purchases.
• B) Closing the cash disbursements journal prior to year-end.
• C) Leaving the cash receipts journal open after year-end.
• D) Overstating purchase returns.

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