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Chapter 10, Problem 31DQ
To determine
Concept introduction:
Prior period adjustments:
Prior period adjustment refers to the adjustment of previous years errors in the current year’s financial statement. The financial statement of the current discloses the proper period adjustments as a separate item.
To explain:
The use of prior period adjustments.
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