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Requirement 1:
a) This error affected ending inventory in 2013 and beginning inventory in
2014. Because inventory errors “self–correct” over a two-year period, and the
2014 financial statements have been issued, no entry is required. However, if
comparative financial statements are issued in 2015, income as presented for
2013 and 2014 should be restated to correct the error, making appropriate
a) This error does not affect the 2015 financial statements.
b) Insurance expense should be recorded at the rate of $12,000 per year as
the policy expires. If the error were not corrected, income in 2015 would be
3) Failure to correct this error leaves total assets understated by $60,000 at
the end of 2015. ($100,000 equipment cost – $40,000 accumulated