Where financial statements for a single year are being presented, a prior period error recognized in the current year ordinarily would a. Affect net income of the current year. b. Be shown as an adjustment of the affected component of equity at the start of the current year. c. Be included in the statement of recognized gains and losses. d. Be shown as an extraordinary item on the current year's financial statement of comprehensive income.

Where financial statements for a single year are being presented, a prior period error recognized in the current year ordinarily would a. Affect net income of the current year. b. Be shown as an adjustment of the affected component of equity at the start of the current year. c. Be included in the statement of recognized gains and losses. d. Be shown as an extraordinary item on the current year's financial statement of comprehensive income.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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