Intermediate Accounting, Binder Ready Version
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781118742976
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.
Expert Solution & Answer
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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