What Effect (If Any)would the Unrealized Profits in Beginning Inventory

question 53

Multiple Choice

What effect (if any) would the unrealized profits in beginning inventory have on income tax expense for 2009?

• A)They would cause a $1,240 reduction in income tax expense.
• B)They would cause a $1,200 reduction in income tax expense.
• C)They would cause a $1,240 increase in income tax expense.
• D)They would cause a $1,200 increase in income tax expense.

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