Answer:
Effect of Inventory Errors
1. Kate Interiors Company:
Ending Inventory of $378,500 counted as $366,900.
This shows that Ending inventory is undervalued by $11,600 ($378,500 - 366,900).
The cost of goods sold will be overstated by $11,600 and the net income understated by $11,600 in the income statement.
In the balance sheet, the assets are understated by $11,600 and Equity (Retained Earnings) understated by the same amount.
2. Waterjet Bath Company:
Ending Inventory of $719,880 counted as $728,660.
This shows that Ending inventory is overvalued by $8,780 ($728,660 - 719,880).
The cost of goods sold will be understated by $8,780 and the net income overstated by $8,780 in the income statement.
In the balance sheet, the assets are overstated by $8,780 and the Equity (Retained Earnings) overstated by $8,780.
Explanation:
An overstatement of Ending inventory results in understated cost of goods sold and overstated net income. Â Conversely, an understatement of ending inventory results in overstated cost of goods sold and understated net income.