Accounting changes and errors corrections Flashcards

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Change in accounting principal inseparable from a change in accounting estimate is treated as?

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Change in accounting estimate and its application is prospectively.

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Whenever it is impossible to determine a change in accounting estimate or a change in accounting principle how should the change be treated?

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Change in accounting estimate and it should be treated prospectively

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How should correction of error should be reported in the financial statements?

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Correction of errors should be adjusted to retained earnings net of tax.

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How should changes in accounting principles be treated?

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Changes in accounting principles should be treated retrospectively and adjust Beg retained earnings for the earliest period presented. Comparative financial statements should be restated.

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