Financial Accounting (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134127620
Author: Walter T. Harrison Jr., Charles T. Horngren, C. William Thomas, Wendy M. Tietz
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.54Q
If the credit to record the purchase of supplies on account is not posted,
- a. liabilities will be understated.
- b. assets will be understated.
- c. stockholders’ equity will be understated.
- d. expenses will be overstated.
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The collection of customer’s account is credited to accounts payable. What is the effect of the error in the net income of the current period and in subsequent period?
Group of answer choices
A. Cannot be determined based on the given information
B. Understated
C. Overstated
D. No effect
A credit balance in which of the following accounts would indicate a likely error?
a.Common Stock
b.Salary Expense
c.Accounts Payable
d.Fees Earned
If the credit to record the purchase of supplies on account is not posted,a. liabilities will be understated.b. assets will be understated.c. stockholders’ equity will be understated.d. expenses will be overstated.
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Financial Accounting (11th Edition)
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