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Chapter 11, Problem 7QY
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Identify which is not a reason for the difference shown on the company books.
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Which of the following is not a reason for the physical inventory count to differ from what isrecognized on the company’s books?A. mismanagementB. shrinkageC. damageD. sale of services to customers
A retail business like Best Buy experiences some loss of inventory due to shoplifting, employee theft, or errors. The difference between the physical inventory count at the end of the accounting period and the balance of Merchandise Inventory in the accounting records is called ___________.
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inventory reduction.
inventory theft.
inventory loss.
inventory shrinkage or inventory shortage.
What is the effect on net income if a company fails to record a purchase in transit (FOB shipping point) and also fails to include the purchase in physical inventory?
Income is understated.
Income is overstated.
Not enough information is provided to determine the answer.
Income is correct.
Chapter 11 Solutions
College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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