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question 90

Multiple Choice

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Peach Inc.'s financial statements for the years 2019 and 2020 contained errors as follows:
$\begin{array}{c}\begin{array}{lll}\\\text {Ending inventory}\\\text { Depreciation Expense}\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\underline{2019}\\\text {\$ 3,000 \quad understated}\\\text {5,500 \quad overstated }\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\underline{2020}\\\text { \$ 5,000 \quad overstated}\\\text {3,500 \quad overstated}\end{array}\end{array}$

-Assuming that the errors made in 2019 were corrected, but that the errors made in 2020 were not detected, by what amount will 2020 income before taxes be overstated or understated?

• A) $5,000 overstated
• B) $8,500 overstated
• C) $1,500 understated
• D) $1,500 overstated

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders based on a chosen activity base.

Direct Labor-Hours

The number of labor hours spent by employees directly working on a product or service.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used for costing purposes, production scheduling, and capacity planning in manufacturing.

Forming Department

A division or section within a manufacturing plant where a specific, dedicated portion of the production process occurs, focusing on shaping or forming materials into parts or products.