If a firm discovers a self-correcting error in the second year, and the books are still open, it ________.

need not correct the error because it will reverse itself at the end of the year

should correct beginning retained earnings and any remaining accounts needed to correct the error for both years

must recall the previous year's financial statements, correct them, and reissue the financials

should only correct the second year's error and leave beginning retained earnings unadjusted