While finalising the current year's profit, the company realised that there was an error in the valuation of closing stock of the previous year. In the previous year, closing stock was valued more by ₹50,000. As a result

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While finalising the current year's profit, the company realised that there was an error in the valuation of closing stock of the previous year. In the previous year, closing stock was valued more by ₹50,000. As a result —
(A) Previous year's profit was overstated and current year's profit is also overstated
(B) Previous year's profit was understated and current year's profit is overstated
(C) Previous year's profit was understated and current year's profit is also understated
(D) Previous year's profit was overstated and current year's profit is understated.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

Correct answer: (D) Previous year's profit was overstated and current year's profit is understated..

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