Parsons Inc. has proposed a change from one inventory accounting method to another for financial reporting purposes. The auditor indicates that a change would be permitted only if it is to a preferable method. What difficulties develop in assessing preferability?

Parsons Inc. has proposed a change from one inventory accounting method to another for financial reporting purposes. The auditor indicates that a change would be permitted only if it is to a preferable method. What difficulties develop in assessing preferability?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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