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If the statement of financial position error is discovered in the year of error, what action is to be done by the entity?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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If the statement of financial position error is discovered in the year of error, what action is to be done by the entity?

Ignore the

Reclassify the item to its proper real account.

Adjust the effect to the retained earnings account.

Reclassify the item to nominal account.

Definition Definition Remaining net income of the company after the required dividends are paid to shareholders. This surplus money is usually invested back into the business to expand its business operations or launch a new product.

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