During the Taking of Its Physical Inventory on December 31

question 160

Essay

During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 2011, Gentry Supplies Company incorrectly counted its inventory as $245,000 instead of the correct amount of $254,000. Indicate the affect of the misstatement on Gentry Supplies Company's balance sheet and income statement for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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Definitions:

Asset Classes

Categories of assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities, that exhibit similar characteristics and behave similarly in the marketplace.

Bottom-Up

An investment approach that focuses on the analysis of individual stocks and fundamental factors affecting a company, as opposed to market-wide trends.

Portfolio Construction

The process of selecting and managing a collection of investments to meet long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.

Securities

Instruments evidencing ownership in a public corporation, a creditor's claim against a corporation or government body via bonds, or ownership entitlements through option contracts.