A Change in Accounting Principle Occurs When the Principle Used

question 190

True/False

A change in accounting principle occurs when the principle used in the current year is different from the one used by competitors in the current year.

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Definitions:

Laptop

A portable personal computer with a screen and keyboard, designed for mobile use and small enough to rest on the user's lap.

Income Effect

Adjustments in the income of an individual or the broader economy and the consequent effects on how much of a good or service is desired.

Law of Diminishing

refers to the principle that as one consumes more of a good, the marginal utility (or satisfaction) obtained from consuming an additional unit decreases.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives, influencing demand patterns as prices fluctuate.