A company fails to record accrued wages for the current year. Which of the following statement is true? O Retained earnings for the current year is overstated. O Net income for the current year is correct. O Retained earnings for the current year is understated. O Net income for the current year is understated.

A company fails to record accrued wages for the current year. Which of the following statement is true? O Retained earnings for the current year is overstated. O Net income for the current year is correct. O Retained earnings for the current year is understated. O Net income for the current year is understated.

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