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jrupa
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 18:00 | IP Logged  

oh thats a very confusing question....
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A change in method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion is now considered to be both a change in method and a change in estimate. These changes should be accounted for as changes in estimate and are handled prospectively.

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agarcia255 wrote:

 But this s/b change in Accounting Estimate.

I agree with this comment

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I agree with iwuvaccounting.

It's both, and should be treated prospectively.

I highly doubt you would see that question on the exam like that.

One could speculate that the question would have both of the choices and you would have to pick either, both or neither. Both would be correct.


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iwuvaccounting is right on spot with what Becker teaches us.  It is a change in principal that is inseparable from a change in estimate, so it is treated like a change in estimate (prospectively). 

Although it is easiest to think of it as a change in estimate, that is not entirely accurate - it is merely treated like a change in estimate.  Choice A is the best answer because change in depr method is essentially a change in principal that is an exception to the general rule. 

I hope this clears up your confusion.



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