The inventory at the end of the year was understatedby $14,750. (a) Did the error cause an overstatementor an understatement of the gross profit forthe year? (b) Which items on the balance sheet atthe end of the year were overstated or understatedas a result of the error?

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Inventory Valuation

Before discussing the topic inventory valuation let’s discuss the meaning of inventory. In accounting, inventory is also known as stock. Inventory means all the finished goods, materials, merchandise that a business holds for the purpose of selling it in the market with the motive of earning profit.