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Company failed to count $1000 worth of merchandise (previously recorded) while taking a physical inventory at year-end using the periodic inventory system.
What journal entries we need to correct this mistake?

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The solution covers complete description of effect of inventory effect on year end financial statements and related financial ratios in addition to presentation of journal entry to correct inventory error.

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Ending inventory was understated by $1000 at the year end say 2013. Net income is understated because cost of goods sold was overstated.
The error results in understatement of net ...

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