The Understatement of the Ending Inventory Balance Causes

question 21

Multiple Choice

The understatement of the ending inventory balance causes:

• A) Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be understated.
• B) Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be overstated.
• C) Cost of goods sold to be understated and net income to be understated.
• D) Cost of goods sold to be understated and net income to be overstated.
• E) Cost of goods sold to be overstated and net income to be correct.

Understand the definition and examples of business transactions.

Calculate owner's equity, including understanding components like net income, investments, and drawings.

Understand the composition and purpose of financial statements, including the balance sheet and income statement.

Understand how transactions impact financial statements.

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