Intermediate Accounting, 17e Rockford Practice Set
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ISBN: 9781119621133
Author: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 22, Problem 1Q
To determine
Accounting method: A set of rules and guidelines through which the organization records and analyzes the financial transactions is termed accounting method.
To determine the reason for changes in the accounting method.
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Explanation of Solution
Solution: Justification:
- The change in method of accounting may show profit in the books of account. This may create
goodwill among the investors. - The change in method of accounting may decrease the taxes payable for the accounting period and the flow of cash may increase.
- The change in method might be insisted by the Financial Standard Board.
- Companies in the same industry might follow a different method of accounting; to match that the company might change the accounting method.
- The change in accounting method may help the company to provide a better picture about the company revenue or income.
Conclusion
Thus, the reasons for the changes in accounting method are mentioned above.
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Chapter 22 Solutions
Intermediate Accounting, 17e Rockford Practice Set
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