Practice mode Accounting

Closing inventory for 2011-2012 was overstated by 25,000. Which statement is correct?

Correct answer C. The cost of goods sold was understated during 2011-2012 but retained earnings will not be affected during 2012-2013

Explanation

An overstated closing inventory understates cost of goods sold and overstates profit in 2011-12. It becomes next year's opening inventory, reversing the error, so retained earnings are correct by the end of 2012-13.

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