Question 6 Which of the following statements is FALSE with respect to the accounting for a change in the functional currency? The effect of a change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively Once the functional currency is determined, it can be changed even if there is no change to the underlying transactions, events and conditions Once the functional currency is determined, it can be changed only if there is a change to the underlying transactions, events and conditions When there is a change in an entity's functional currency, exchange differences arising from the translation previously recognized in other comprehensive income are not immediately reclassified from equity to profit or loss

Question 6 Which of the following statements is FALSE with respect to the accounting for a change in the functional currency? The effect of a change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively Once the functional currency is determined, it can be changed even if there is no change to the underlying transactions, events and conditions Once the functional currency is determined, it can be changed only if there is a change to the underlying transactions, events and conditions When there is a change in an entity's functional currency, exchange differences arising from the translation previously recognized in other comprehensive income are not immediately reclassified from equity to profit or loss

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