Each of the items listed below is a quality of earnings issue. Indicate whether the items is

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Each of the items listed below is a quality of earnings issue. Indicate whether the items is

(a) An accounting method,

(b) An accounting estimate, or

(c) A non-operating item.

For any item for which the answer is (a) or (b), indicate which alternative is usually the more conservative choice.

1. LIFO versus FIFO

2. Extraordinary loss

3. 10-year useful life versus 15-year useful life

4. Straight-line versus accelerated method

5. Discontinued operations

6. Immediate write-off versus amortization

7. Increase versus decrease in percentage of uncollectible accounts

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Principles of Accounting

ISBN: 978-1439037744

11th Edition

Authors: Needles, Powers, crosson

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