In the Following Questions, Inventory Errors Are Noted for 2009

question 24

Essay

In the following questions, inventory errors are noted for 2009. Assume that the errors are not discovered until 2010, and that the company uses a periodic inventory system. Indicate the effect of the error, if any, on the accounts noted in the columns, using the following code:
U = understated; O = Overstated; NE = No effect

- $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline { \text { Error } } & \text { Cost of goods sold } & \text { Retained earnings } \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Ignored items purchased and owned } \\\text { that were still in transit. }\end{array} & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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