Answer:
Explanation:
An overstated opening inventory would overstate Cost of Goods sold. The overstatement should therefore be removed from the Cost of goods sold.
An overstated closing inventory would understate Cost of Goods sold. The overstatement should therefore be added to the Cost of Goods sold.
Adjusted Cost of Goods sold 2020 = Cost of Goods sold + 2020 ending inventory - 2019 opening inventory
= 1,290,700 + 32,910 - 116,750
= $1,206,860
Adjusted Retained earnings
The retained earnings would have to be adjusted for the overstatement of the current inventory by $32,910 because this understated Cost of Goods sold.
= Retained earnings - Overstatement of inventory
= 4,708,100 - 32,910
= $4,675,190