Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Correction of errors

Correction of errors — practice question

When Yui worked out his profit for the year, the following mistakes came to light. 1. The purchase of a new motor vehicle for $\$3200$ was entered in motor expenses. 2. The purchases account was overstated by $\$500$. What effect did correcting these mistakes have on the profit for the year (ignore depreciation)?

  • AIt decreased by $\$2700$.
  • BIt decreased by $\$3700$.
  • CIt increased by $\$2700$.
  • DIt increased by $\$3700$.

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