Consider the following situation: Merchandise that was sold and shipped FOB shipping point on the last day of the year was not included in the seller's ending inventory. Which of the following would be the impact of the given situation on the current year's net income. a. Net income for the current year will be overstated. b. Net income for the current year will be understated. c. There will be no error effect on net income.

Consider the following situation: Merchandise that was sold and shipped FOB shipping point on the last day of the year was not included in the seller's ending inventory. Which of the following would be the impact of the given situation on the current year's net income. a. Net income for the current year will be overstated. b. Net income for the current year will be understated. c. There will be no error effect on net income.

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Chapter8: Inventories: Special Valuation Issues

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Problem 21GI: Indicate the effect of each of the following errors on the following balance sheet and income...

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