Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Valuation of inventory

Valuation of inventory — practice question

Ariadne draws up her financial statements up to 31 December every year. On 31 December 2021, she recorded all of her inventory at cost, although some inventory that cost $500$ had a net realisable value of $350$. What impact did this mistake have?

  • AGross profit for the year 2021 was overstated.
  • BTotal assets at 31 December 2021 were understated.
  • CProfit for the year 2022 was overstated.
  • DCapital at 31 December 2022 was understated.

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