Since an error in the period-end inventory causes an offsetting error in the next period:

A. Managers can ignore the error.
B. It is said to be self-correcting.
C. It affects only income statement accounts.
D. Is immaterial for managerial decision making.
E. If affects only balance sheet accounts.


Answer: B

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