Question: You are the controller of Garton Inc. H. K. Logan, the president, recently mentioned to you that she found an error in the 2016 financial statements which she believes has corrected itself. She determined, in discussions with the purchasing department, that 2016 ending inventory was overstated by $1 million. H. K. says that the 2017 ending inventory is correct, and she assumes that 2017 income is correct. H. K. says to you, "What happened has happened-there's no point in worrying about it anymore."
Instructions: You conclude that H. K. is incorrect. Write a brief, tactful memo to her, clarifying the situation.