Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Accounting Procedures (Section 15 - No. 23)

Which scenario would lead to an overstatement of profit?
Capital expenditure incorrectly classified as revenue expenditure.
Revenue expenditure incorrectly classified as capital expenditure.
Understating non-current assets.
Overstating liabilities.

Explanation

Classifying revenue expenditure as capital expenditure means the expense is not immediately recognized, resulting in higher reported profit.

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