Answer:
Assets will be overstated and Net Income understated
Explanation:
The effect on the balance sheet and income statement
Balance Sheet :
Inventory will be overstated
Inventory belongs to the Current Asset group
Meaning Assets will be overstated
Income Statement :
Inventory will be overstated
This reduces cost of sales with an amount greater
Meaning Profits will be overstated
Conclusion
The effect on the balance sheet and income statement would be : Assets will be overstated and Net Income understated.