Answer and Explanation:
The effect of undervaluation of Inventory is shown below:-
Inventory Understated = Inventory counted + Correct value of inventory
= $545,000 - $554,000
= $9,000
Now, the effect of undervaluation of Inventory is
Cost of goods overstated by $9,000
Net income understated by $9,000
Retained earning understated by $9,000
Assets (Current assets - Inventory) understated by $9,000