A $25,000 Overstatement of the 2016 Ending Inventory Was Discovered

question 52

Multiple Choice

A $25,000 overstatement of the 2016 ending inventory was discovered after the financial statements for 2016 were prepared. Which of the following describes the effect of the inventory error on the 2016 financial statements?

• A)Current assets were overstated and net income was understated.
• B)Current assets were understated and net income was understated.
• C)Current assets were overstated and net income was overstated.
• D)Current assets were understated and net income was overstateD.An overstatement of ending inventory overstates current assets and understates cost of goods sold and therefore overstates net income.

Interpret the significance of federal deposit insurance.

Realize the role of banks and other institutions in channeling funds from savers to borrowers.

Understand how to calculate and report gross profit at standard using variances.

Identify when a variance is considered material and the impact on cost control.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), reflecting a company's profit from its core business operations.

Divisional Assets

Resources and property allocated to a specific division within a larger organization, instrumental in generating revenue.

Responsibility Center

A business segment or department within an organization whose manager is accountable for specific financial and operational outcomes.

Investment Center

A business segment within a company for which the manager is responsible for generating revenue and controlling costs, with the ability to make significant investment decisions.