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Prior Period Adjustments Can Either Be Added or Subtracted in the Retained

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Prior period adjustments can either be added or subtracted in the Retained Earnings Statement.


Definitions:

Straight-Line Amortization

Straight-line amortization is a method of gradually reducing the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairment charges.

Interest Paid

The cost incurred for borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal loan amount.

Effective-Interest Method

A method of amortizing the discount or premium on bonds payable, which reflects the time value of money in interest expense calculation.

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