Question

The failure to record a purchase of mer chandise on account even though the goods are properly included in the physical inven tory results in

Answer 1

Answer: D. an understatement of expenses and an overstatement of owners' equity

Explanation:

If a purchase of merchandise was not recorded, it would mean that Purchases being an expense that contributes to the Cost of Goods sold would be understated.

This understatement would mean that the the Net income is overstated because the purchase expenses were never deducted from it. Net Income is part of owners' equity so if it is overstated, so is owners' equity .