A Company Made No Adjusting Entry for Accrued and Unpaid

question 181

Multiple Choice

A company made no adjusting entry for accrued and unpaid employee wages of $28,000 on December 31. This oversight would:

• A) Understate net income by $28,000.
• B) Overstate net income by $28,000.
• C) Have no effect on net income.
• D) Overstate assets by $28,000.
• E) Understate assets by $28,000.

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Shareholder

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Corporate Records

Documents and records that a corporation is legally required to maintain, usually including incorporation papers, bylaws, meeting minutes, and financial statements.

Compensation

Payment or reward given for services rendered, loss incurred, or for the performance of duties or responsibilities.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to make major decisions and oversee the management of a corporation.