Which of the following should be reported as a prior period adjustment?

Suggested Answer: B
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Choice 'b' is correct. No - Yes
Change in estimated lives of depreciable assets is a 'change in estimate.' They affect only current and future periods (not 'prior periods,' not retained earnings).
Change from unaccepted principle to accepted principle is an example of an error of a prior period that should be reported as a 'prior period adjustment.'
8 comments · newest first
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German
11 months ago
I disagree, I feel like Option D could be it too.
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Wilda
12 months ago
Totally agree with Option B!
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Earlean
12 months ago
Wait, are we sure about Option C? Seems off.
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Tamie
12 months ago
I think Option A is the right choice.
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Eva
1 year ago
Option B is definitely a prior period adjustment.
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Minna
1 year ago
The activation code and IAM role for the IoT devices seems important. I'll make sure I understand how to properly set that up to integrate the Greengrass devices with Systems Manager.
AN
Annmarie
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. There are a few different metrics they could be looking at, like return on engagement or customer loyalty. I'll need to re-read the question and think about which one best fits the context they've provided.
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Laila
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure here. Is it the SPDV profile, Server SSL, Client SSL, or Rewrite profile? I'll need to review my notes on virtual server configuration and SSL/TLS settings.