In order to comply with AASB 108/IAS 8, determine whether the following changes should be accounted for
Question:
In order to comply with AASB 108/IAS 8, determine whether the following changes should be accounted for prospectively or retrospectively.
1. A change in accounting estimate.
2. A voluntary change in an accounting policy.
3. A change in accounting policy required by a new or revised accounting standard.
4. An immaterial error discovered in the current year, relating to a transaction recorded three years ago.
5. In the current year, a material error was discovered relating to a transaction recorded three years ago. (management determines that retrospective application would cause undue cost and effort).
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Financial Reporting
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