Intermediate Accounting, Student Value Edition (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134732145
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.6BE
To determine
The effect from the change in the accounting method on management compensation to identify it as direct or indirect effect of change. Also, determine the report of financial statement.
Given information:
Tax rate is 35%.
Cumulative income would have been $550,000 higher if percentage of completion method was used.
Management team is compensated with 2% bonus on reported earnings before tax.
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