Which of the following cash transfers results in a misstatement of cash at December 31, 20X1?

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Choice "D" is correct. Since the disbursement was not recorded until January 20X2 while the receipt was recorded in December 20X1, cash will be overstated at December 31, 20X1. Choices "A" and "C" are incorrect. Both the disbursement and the receipt are recorded in 20X1, so there will be no misstatement of cash at December 31, 20X1. Choice "B" is incorrect. Both the disbursement and the receipt are recorded in 20X2, so there will be no misstatement of cash at December 31, 20X1.

Which of the Following Cash Transfers Results in a Misstatement