JP Corporation Had Net Income of $1,000,000 for 2020

question 33

Multiple Choice

JP Corporation had net income of $1,000,000 for 2020. After issuing its financial statements, it realized that it had failed to include inventory from one of its small warehouses for several years. Specifically, it forgot to include $20,000 on December 31, 2019, and $30,000 on December 31, 2020. Which of the following is TRUE regarding JPs 2020 net income?

• A)Net income was understated by $10,000.
• B)Net income was overstated by $10,000.
• C)Net income was understated by $30,000.
• D)Net income was overstated by $30,000.

Grasp the economic implications of monopolistic and oligopolistic market structures on pricing, output, and efficiency.

Recognize the importance of barriers to entry in shaping market competition and the role of government and regulation in natural monopolies.

Analyze funding models for public goods, such as parks, and their effects on service quality and availability.

Understand the economic implications of environmental laws and policies on property rights, conservation efforts, and resource allocation.

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Definitions:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

A set of accounting standards and procedures adopted in the U.S. that guide how financial statements are prepared and reported.

Correcting Entries

Entries made in a journal to correct mistakes or inaccuracies found in the financial statements or ledgers after they have been posted.

Revenue

The sum of income a corporation generates from selling products or offering services over a specified timeframe.

Expense

refers to the money spent or cost incurred in an organization's efforts to generate revenue, representing the cost of doing business.