You are the financial officer for N.A.E Fun Store, a retailer that sells toys for kids. The business owner, Abdullah recently reviewed the annual financial statements you prepare and sent you an email stating that he thinks you overstated net income. He explains that although he has invested a great deal in security, he is sure shoplifting and other forms of inventory shrinkage have occurred, but he does not see any deduction for shrinkage on the income statement. The store uses a perpetual inventory system. (3 marks)

Required: Prepare a two paragraphs memorandum that responds to the owner's concerns.