Asked by Aaliya Smith on May 09, 2024

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Failure to record a liability will probably

A) result in overstated net income.
B) result in overstated total liabilities and shareholders' equity.
C) have no effect on net income.
D) result in overstated total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including loans, accounts payable, and any other debts.

  • Analyze the effects of not recording a liability on financial statements.
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stephanie barretoMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Failing to record a liability means that expenses may also be understated, leading to an overstatement of net income since expenses decrease net income when recognized.