Intermediate Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.8E

a.

To determine

Error and Error analysis:

It refers to a mistake that happened due to the wrong application of accounting policy and method. Correction of error is made with the retrospective method and the changes in retained earnings as prior period adjustments are shown.

Analysis of errors over the two years, recommend any correcting entries required to correct the inventory error, and comment on the effect of the error on gross profit.

b.

To determine

Error and Error analysis:

It refers to a mistake that happened due to the wrong application of accounting policy and method. Correction of error is made with the retrospective method and the changes in retained earnings as prior period adjustments are shown.

Correcting entries if LLC discovered the error in 2023 after the closing of the books for 2022.

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