Effect of Errors in Physical Inventory

Missouri River Supply Co. sells canoes, kayaks, whitewater rafts, and other boating supplies. During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 2016, Missouri River Supply incorrectly counted its inventory as $233,400 instead of the correct amount of $238,600.

Enter all amounts as positive numbers.

a. State the effect of the error on the December 31, 2016, balance sheet of Missouri River Supply.

Balance Sheet Items	Understated / Overstated	Amount
Merchandise Inventory		$
Current Assets		$
Total Assets		$
Owner's Equity		$

b. State the effect of the error on the income statement of Missouri River Supply for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Income Statement Items	Overstated / Understated	Amount
Cost of Merchandise Sold		$
Gross Profit		$
Net Income		$

c. If uncorrected, what would be the effect of the error on the 2017 income statement?

Income Statement Items	Overstated / Understated	Amount
Cost of Merchandise Sold		$
Gross Profit		$
Net Income		$