An Understatement of Year 1's Beginning Inventory Will

question 114

Multiple Choice

An understatement of year 1's beginning inventory will

• A)cause year 2's gross margin to be overstated.
• B)cause year 1's cost of goods sold to be understated.
• C)cause year 2's gross margin to be understated.
• D)have no effect on year 1's gross margin.

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