During the year 2011-2012, the value of closing inventory was overstated by 25,000. Which of the following is true??

A. The cost of goods sold was overstated during 2011-2012 and income will be understated during 2012-2013
B. The income was overstated during 2011-12 and closing inventory will be overstated during 2012-2013 
C. The retained earnings was overstated during 2011-2012 and retained earnings will be understated during 2012-2013
 
D. The cost of goods sold was understated during 2011-2012 but retained earnings will not be affected during 2012-2013 

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of depreciation??

A. Regular reduction of asset value to correspond to changes in market value as the asset ages
B. A process of correlating the market value of an asset with its gradual decline in physical efficiency
C. Allocation of cost in a manner that will ensure that Plant and Equipment items are not carried on the Balance Sheet in excess of net realizable value 
D. Allocation of the cost of an asset to the periods in which services are received from the asset
 


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