A Purchase on Credit Is Omitted from the Purchase Account

question 87

True/False

A purchase on credit is omitted from the purchase account in error, ending inventory is correct. The effect on the current year financial statements would be net income is understated because purchases are understated also causing cost of goods sold to be understated.

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