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What Is a Prior Period Error

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What is a prior period error?
How has the treatment of prior period errors changed from the former AASB 1018 to the current AASB 108?
What is the major implication of this change?


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Equity Instrument

A type of financial security that signifies ownership in a company and represents a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings, such as stocks.

Market Participant

An entity or individual with the willingness and ability to buy, sell, or otherwise engage in transactions in a market.

Risk Aversion

The reluctance or avoidance of undertaking investment with uncertain outcomes, preferring outcomes that are more predictable.

Owner-Manager

An individual who both owns a significant part of a company and is actively involved in its management.

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