The Understatement of the Beginning Inventory Balance Causes

question 67

Multiple Choice

The understatement of the beginning inventory balance causes:

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

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Definitions:

Revenue Management

Strategic use of pricing to maximize a company's revenue by selling the right product to the right customer at the right time for the right price.

Supply Chain Surplus

The difference between the value generated for the end customer and the total cost across the supply chain, indicating the chain’s efficiency.

Sourcing Processes

The activities involved in finding, evaluating, and engaging suppliers of goods and services.

Effective Sourcing

The process of identifying and procuring goods and services from external sources that meet the company's standards in quality, price, and delivery time.