How does an overcasting of purchases day book affect the cost of sales and profit?

CS CSEET · Business Economics & Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing · PYQS · June 2013
How does an overcasting of purchases day book affect the cost of sales and profit?
(A) Cost of sales is decreased while profit is increased
(B) Cost of sales is increased while profit is decreased
(C) Both cost of sales and profit are increased
(D) Cost of sales is increased; gross profit is decreased but net profit remains unaffected.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Correct answer: (B) Cost of sales is increased while profit is decreased.

Topics: Fundamentals of Accounting

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