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York Merchandising Company Uses a Perpetual Inventory System

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York Merchandising Company uses a perpetual inventory system.At the end of the accounting period,a physical count of merchandise inventory reveals a balance of $76,500.The books show a balance of $78,200.
(a)Prepare the adjusting entry.Omit explanation.
(b)Discuss the possible causes for the difference between the physical count and the balance in the books.
(c)How does this affect net income?


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