In: Accounting
Effect of Omitting Adjusting Entry The adjusting entry for accrued fees was omitted at 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 at the end of the year. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated. a. Income Statement Revenues Expenses Net Income b. Balance Sheet Assets Liabilities Owner’s equity
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Income Statement: | ||||||||||||
Revenues | Understated | |||||||||||
Expenses | No effect | |||||||||||
Net Income | Understated | |||||||||||
b | ||||||||||||
Balance Sheet : | ||||||||||||
Assets | Understated | |||||||||||
Liabilities | No effect | |||||||||||
Owner’s equity | Understated | |||||||||||
The failure to record adjusting entry for accrued fees will understate revenues, net income, Assets( Accounts Receivable) and Owner's Equity | ||||||||||||