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State how each of the following items is reflected in the financial statements. (a) Change from FIFO to LIFO method

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State how each of the following items is reflected in the financial statements.

(a) Change from FIFO to LIFO method for inventory valuation purposes.

(b) Charge for failure to record depreciation in a previous period.

(c) Litigation won in current year, related to prior period.

(d) Change in the realizability of certain receivables.

(e) Write-off of receivables.

(f) Change from the percentage-of-completion to the completed- contract method for reporting net income.

Depreciation
Depreciation is an important concept in accounting. By definition, depreciation is the wear and tear in the value of a noncurrent asset over its useful life. In simple words, depreciation is the cost of operating a noncurrent asset producing...

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