On December 12, 2021, Sandberg Sundries purchased merchandise on account from suppliers. On December 20, 2021, Sandberg paid suppliers for half of the merchandise purchased. Sandberg did not record either of these transactions. What is the effect on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021? Current assets understated; Current liabilities overstated. Current assets overstated; Current liabilities understated. None of the answers are correct. Current assets overstated; Current liabilities overstated. Current assets understated; Current liabilities understated.

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On December 12, 2021, Sandberg Sundries purchased merchandise on account from suppliers. On December 20, 2021, Sandberg paid suppliers for half of the merchandise purchased. Sandberg did not record either of these transactions. What is the effect on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021?

Current assets understated; Current liabilities overstated.
Current assets overstated; Current liabilities understated.
None of the answers are correct.
Current assets overstated; Current liabilities overstated.
Current assets understated; Current liabilities understated.
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