Emily Holmes Owns and Operates a Large Antique Shop

Essay

Emily Holmes owns and operates a large antique shop.She uses the specific identification method to account for transactions that affect inventory.Holmes recently completed a physical inventory of the merchandise in her shop as part of her year-end work.Today,her accountant called to inform her that it would be necessary to adjust the inventory figure shown on the balance sheet,which will increase Holme's tax liability.Holmes argued that the inventory had to be correct,because she counted it twice and matched every item to an invoice.Cite reasons why the accountant would find it necessary to adjust the inventory even if Holme's count is accurate.