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For financial reporting, Clinton Poultry Farms has used the declining-balance method of
with a $160,000 residual value. At the beginning of 2018, Clinton decides to change to the straight-line method.
The effect of this change on depreciation for each year is as follows:
($ in thousands)
Year Straight Line Declining Balance Difference
2015 $ 400 $ 853 $453
2016 400 569 169
2017 400 379 (21)
$1,200 $1,801 $601
Required:
1. Briefly describe the way Clinton should report this accounting change in the 2016–2018 comparative financial statements.
2. Prepare any 2018
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