The Difference Between the Retail Book Value of Ending Inventory

question 94

Multiple Choice

The difference between the retail book value of ending inventory as compared to the actual physical ending inventory value is _____.

• A)an overage (only)
• B)a shortage (only)
• C)either a shortage or an overage
• D)the cost complement

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