A Revision of an Estimate Which Extends the Asset's Useful

question 43

Multiple Choice

A revision of an estimate which extends the asset's useful life:

• A) is ignored until the last year of the asset's life
• B) requires restatement of prior years' financial statements
• C) increases depreciation expense and decreases owners' equity
• D) decreases depreciation expense and increases owners' equity

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