Effect of omitting adjusting entry At March 31, the end of the first month of operations, the usual adjusting entry transferring prepaid insurance expired to an expense account is omitted. Which items will be incorrectly stated, because of the error, on (a) the income statement for March and (b) the balance sheet as of March 31? Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated. a. Income Statement Insurance Expense Net Income b. Balance Sheet Prepaid Insurance Owner's Equity

Effect of omitting adjusting entry At March 31, the end of the first month of operations, the usual adjusting entry transferring prepaid insurance expired to an expense account is omitted. Which items will be incorrectly stated, because of the error, on (a) the income statement for March and (b) the balance sheet as of March 31? Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated. a. Income Statement Insurance Expense Net Income b. Balance Sheet Prepaid Insurance Owner's Equity

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