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ISBN: 9781305653535

Author: Carl Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 3, Problem 3.21EX

Effect s of errors on financial statements

For a recent period, the balance sheet for Costco Wholesale Corporation reported accrued expenses of $3,446 million. For the same period, Costco reported income before income taxes of $3,197 million. Assume that the adjusting entry for $3,446 million of accrued expenses was not recorded at the end of the current period. What would have been the income (loss) before income taxes?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that adjusting entries affect at least one income statement account, and one balance sheet account (asset or liability). Accrued expenses increase the expense and liability accounts.

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