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X Company prepares monthly financial statements. The balance in Unearned (Deferr

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Question

X Company prepares monthly financial statements. The balance in Unearned (Deferred) Revenue on October 1 is $1,174. As of October 31, $362 of the $1,174 had been earned, but the accountant failed to record the appropriate adjusting entry. What was the effect on the October 31 Balance Sheet?

Total liabilities would be overstated by $812.

Total liabilities would be overstated by $362.

Retained Earnings would be understated by $812.

Total liabilities would be understated by $812.

Total assets would be understated by $362.

Explanation / Answer

Total liabilities would be overstated by $362.