The ending merchandise inventory for the current accounting period is overstated by $10,000. What will be the effect of this error?
A. The cost of goods available for sale for the current accounting period will be overstated by $10,000.
B. Gross Profit for the current period will be overstated by $10,000.
C. Gross Profit for the current period will be understated by $10,000.
D. The cost of goods available for sale for the current accounting period will be understated by $10,000.