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Chapter 13, Problem 2TF
An understatement of ending inventory in the year 20-1 will cause net income to be overstated in the year 20-2, assuming no other errors.
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If ending inventory is overstated in the current fiscal year, what effect will this have on net income for the next fiscal year?
a.Net income would be understated.
b.Net income would only be affected in the current fiscal year, and it would be understated.
c.There would be no effect on net income.
d.Net income would be overstated.
In 2019, ending inventory is overstated. What is the effect of the error on net income in 2019 and 2020?
A.
Net income is understated in 2019 and 2020.
B.
Net income is understated in 2019 and overstated in 2020.
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Net income is overstated in 2019 and understated in 2020.
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Net income is overstated in 2019 and 2020.
If the ending inventory is overstated in the current year:
Net income will be understated in the current year.
Next year's beginning inventory will also be overstated.
Next year's net income will be overstated.
Next year's beginning inventory will be understated.
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Bundle: College Accounting, Chapters 1-27, Loose-Leaf Version, 22nd + CengageNOWv2, 2 terms Printed Access Card
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