Accounting Principles, Volume 2: Chapters 13 - 26
Accounting Principles, Volume 2: Chapters 13 - 26
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781118978764
Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.7BYP

(a)

To determine

Ethical Issue: In the given situation, the president of the company suggested to change the estimate of useful life of asset from 10 years to 12 years after charging depreciation for 2 years. He suggested this change with intention to reduce the depreciation expense and to increase the net income of the company.

(b)

To determine

To explain: The change suggested by president is unethical or not.

(c)

To determine

To explain: The effect of suggested change on income before taxes in the current year.

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Accounting Principles, Volume 2: Chapters 13 - 26

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