Changes in Accounting Principle and Changes in the Reporting Entity

question 83

True/False

Changes in accounting principle and changes in the reporting entity are reported under the retrospective approach.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specific period.

Indirect Method

A way to prepare cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash expenses, changes in working capital, and non-operating cash flows to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day functions of a business related to producing and selling its goods or services, which are reflected in its cash flow.

Investing Activity

Transactions and events that involve the purchase and/or sale of long-term assets and other investments, as shown in a company’s cash flow statement.