You have been hired as the new controller for the Ralston Company. Shortly after joining the company in 2021, you discover the following errors related to the 2019 and 2020 financial statements: a. Inventory at December 31, 2019, was understated by $6,300. b. Inventory at December 31, 2020, was overstated by $9,300. c. On December 31, 2020, inventory was purchased for $3,300. The company did not record the purchase until the inventory was paid for early in 2021. At that time, the purchase was recorded by a debit to purchases and a credit to cash. The company uses a periodic inventory system. Required: 1. Assuming that the errors were discovered after the 2020 financial statements were issued analyze the effect of the errors on 2020 and 2019 cost of goods sold, net income, and retained earnings. (Ignore income taxes.) 2. Prepare a journal entry to correct the errors. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Assuming that the errors were discovered after the 2020 financial statements were issued, analyze the effect of the errors on 2020 and 2019 cost of goods sold, net income, and retained earnings. (Ignore income taxes.) 2019 2020 Effect Amount Effect Amount Ending inventory Cost of goods sold Net income Retained earnings Required 1 Required 2 Prepare a journal entry to correct the errors. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the entry to correct inventory valuation. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Transaction 1 Record entry Clear entry View general journal