ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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Author: Weygandt
Publisher: JOHN WILEY+SONS INC.CUSTOM
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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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Chapter 10 Solutions
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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