Question

An overstatement of inventory account on the financial statements means that the __________ account on the financial statements is understated. g

Answer 1

Answer: Cost of Gods Sold

Explanation:

The Cost of Goods sold in the income statement is calculated thus;

= Opening inventory + Purchases - Closing stock

Looking at the formula above, one can see that closing stock reduces the Cost of Goods sold. If inventory is therefore overstated, it would reduce Cost of Goods sold more than it should which would result in the Cost of Goods sold being understated.