The Return of Merchandise Was Recorded as a Debit to Accounts

question 97

Multiple Choice

The return of merchandise was recorded as a debit to Accounts Receivable and a credit to Purchases Returns and Allowances.This error will cause:

• A)net income to be overstated.
• B)net income to be understated.
• C)total liabilities to be understated.
• D)total assets to be overstated.

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