Explain How Accounting Adjustments Affect Financial Statements and Provide an Example

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Essay

Explain how accounting adjustments affect financial statements and provide an example of an adjustment that would impact the statements if not recorded.

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Definitions:

Materials Cost

The expense incurred by a company for the raw materials used in the production of its goods.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all items.

Ending Work

The work or tasks that are in the process of being completed at the end of a given period, often used in the context of project management or production.

Cost System

A method utilized by companies to measure, record, and analyze costs associated with their operations.