Under U.S. GAAP, when can companies record a change in estimate? (RE&CF 1) Only when FASB has issued a new rule that required the change Only to correct an error in previously issued financial statements Companies should not record these changes due to the confusion it causes investors. Only when the company can justify the change as preferable to current treatment

Under U.S. GAAP, when can companies record a change in estimate? (RE&CF 1) Only when FASB has issued a new rule that required the change Only to correct an error in previously issued financial statements Companies should not record these changes due to the confusion it causes investors. Only when the company can justify the change as preferable to current treatment

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