FUNDAMENTAL ACCT PRIN TEXT+CONNECT CODE
FUNDAMENTAL ACCT PRIN TEXT+CONNECT CODE
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ISBN: 9781265564483
Author: Wild
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 5, Problem 14E
To determine

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Physical count: It refers to the process of performing the physical counting of inventory periodically in order to compute the difference in inventory as per the system and the actual availability.

Inventory shrinkage: Shrinkage in inventory is used to determine the loss of inventory due to theft, damage and this account has a debit balance. It is recorded in the income statement as an expense or a loss.

To Determine: Whether this overlooked fact results in overstatement, understatement or has no effect on the given ratios.

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