If the company failed to recognize the discount on non-interest-bearing notes receivable (unearned interest income credit), meaning the note was recorded at face, how would it affect the financial statements? a. the income statement won't be erroneous while the balance will be overstated b. at the end of the year of issuance, the income statement will be understated while the balance sheet will be overstated c. the income statement  will be understated while the balance sheet will not be erroneous d. the statement of changes in equity will not affected by this error

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If the company failed to recognize the discount on non-interest-bearing notes receivable (unearned interest income credit), meaning the note was recorded at face, how would it affect the financial statements?

a. the income statement won't be erroneous while the balance will be overstated

b. at the end of the year of issuance, the income statement will be understated while the balance sheet will be overstated

c. the income statement  will be understated while the balance sheet will not be erroneous

d. the statement of changes in equity will not affected by this error

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