Asked by Sticky Mochi on Apr 27, 2024

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A company incorrectly records revenue expenditures as capital expenditures on its books. As a result, which of the following will be true?

A) Net income will be overstated for the year.
B) Owner's equity will be understated at year-end.
C) Total assets will be understated at year-end.
D) None of the above answers are correct.

Revenue Expenditures

Expenses incurred during the normal operation of a business that are expected to be consumed within the same accounting period.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all revenues, expenses, and taxes have been accounted for.

  • Grasp the impact of incorrect classification of expenditures on financial statements.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a company incorrectly records revenue expenditures as capital expenditures, it capitalizes costs that should have been expensed immediately. This results in lower expenses in the current period, leading to an overstatement of net income for the year.