Corporate Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781305887510
Author: WARREN
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.4EX
Effect on omitting
The adjusting entry for accrued fees was omitted at October 31, the end of the current year. Indicate which items will be in error, because of the omission, on (A) the income statement for the current year and (B) the balance sheet as of October 31. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.
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Corporate Financial Accounting
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