Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Counting inventory that is in transit on December 31 that was shipped from the supplier FOB shipping point would not cause any error in the final inventory valuation.
2. Inventory errors cancel out after two periods
3. Accidentally double-counting inventory would result in an overstatement of net income for that same period.
4. Ending inventory can be estimated by subtracting the estimated cost of goods available for sale from the Cost of Goods Sold.
5. The historical gross profit percentage can be used to estimate the current period's gross profit.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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