Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134730370
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 1BCC
1.
To determine
Whether the retrospective method is the correct approach to use for changes in accounting principles.
2.
To determine
Whether the indirect effects should be applied retrospectively or prospectively.
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Case study: financial accounting
Prospective application of recognizing the effect of a change in an accounting estimate means
A. correcting the recognition, measurement and disclosure of amounts of elements of financial statements as if a prior period error had never occured
B. recognizing the effect of the change in the accounting estimate in the current and future periods affected by the change
C. applying a new accounting policy to transactions other events and conditions as if the policy had always been applied
D. Any of the choices
which of the following in not related to standards of reporting
Select one:
a. The report shall identify those circumstances in which such principles have not been consistently observed in the current period in relation to the preceding period
b. The report shall state whether the financial statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
c. The report shall contain either an expression of opinion regarding the financial statements, taken as a whole, or an assertion to the effect that an opinion cannot be expressed
d. A sufficient understanding of internal control is to be obtained to plan the audit and to determine the nature, timing, and extent of tests to be performed.
e. All Of the above are standards of reporting
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Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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