How an Error in the Physical Count of Goods Effects Current Period-Multiple Choice Question

Question

An error in the physical count of goods on hand at the end of the current period resulted in a $3,000 understatement of the ending inventory. The effect of this error in the current period is to

a. overstate cost of goods sold.

b. understate cost of goods available for sale.

c. overstate gross profit.

d. overstate net income.