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Chapter 21, Problem 1BCC
1.
To determine
Whether the retrospective method is the correct approach to use for changes in accounting principles.
2.
To determine
Whether the indirect effects should be applied retrospectively or prospectively.
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Identify the circumstances under which it may be appropriate to change accounting policy in accordance with the guidance given in IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.
Which of the following is not one of the approaches for reporting accounting changes?
The change approach.
O The retrospective approach.
The prospective approach.
O All of these answer choices are approaches for reporting accounting changes.
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B. The retrospective treatment for any type of presentation is not allowed
C. Retrospective treatment of changes in accounting estimate is required by IFRS
D. The IFRS is silent on the issue
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Intermediate Accounting - Myaccountinglab - Pearson Etext Access Card Student Value Edition
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