The beginnings inventory of the current year is overstated by 5,000 and closing inventory is overstated by 12,000. These errors will cause the net income for the current year by

Correct answer: C. 7,000 (overstated.

  • A. 17,000 (overstated.
  • B. 12,000 (understated.
  • C. 7,000 (overstated.
  • D. 7,000 (understated.

Explanation

An overstated opening inventory increases cost of goods sold and understates profit by 5,000, while an overstated closing inventory decreases cost of goods sold and overstates profit by 12,000. The net effect is an overstatement of profit by 7,000.

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