Madison River Supply Co. sells canoes, kayaks, whitewater rafts, and other boating supplies. During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 20Y8, Madison incorrectly counted its inventory as $545,000 instead of the correct amount of $555,400. a. State the effects of the error on the December 31, 20Y8, balance sheet of Madison River Supply.

Respuesta :

Due to the error in the recording of correct amount of inventory the ,at the end of Madison river supply balance sheet , the inventory , current assets, total assets and shareholders equity would be understated by $10,400.

Now due to the error in recording correct amount of inventory , in the balance sheet it will be shown as understated by $10,400 ( $555,400 - $5454,000 ) , now because of this the current assets would become understated by the same amount as inventory comes under the current assets.

Since current assets are understated , the total assets of the company would also be understated and so do shareholders equity as the net income has decreased because of the increase in cost of goods sold.