) Newell Company has acquired land and paid $500 as a brokerage commission to acquire the land. However, the company's accountant has recorded the $500 as a revenue expenditure. What is the effect of this error?

A) Net income is understated by $500.
B) Liabilities are overstated by $500.
C) Revenue is overstated by $500.
D) Assets are overstated by $500.


A) Net income is understated by $500.

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