Accrued salaries of $600 owed to employees for December 29, 30, and 31 are not taken into consideration in preparing the financial statements for the year ended December 31. Indicate which items will be erroneously stated, because of the error, on
(a) the income statement for the year and
(b) the balance sheet as of December 31. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.

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Accrued salaries of $600 owed to employees for December 29, 30, and 31 are not taken into consideration in preparing the financial statements for the year ended December 31. Indicate which items will be erroneously stated, because of the error, on 
(a) the income statement for the year and 
(b) the balance sheet as of December 31. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.

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The Answer of Accrued salaries of $600 owed to employees for December 29, 30, and 31 are not taken into consideration in preparing the financial statements for the year ended December 31. Indicate which items will be erroneously stated, because of the error, on 
(a) the income statement for the year and 
(b) the balance sheet as of December 31. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.

Accrued Salaries of $600 Owed to Employees for December 29