A is corrent. ASC Topic 250 states that a change from an accounting principle that is not generally accepted to one that is generally accepted should be treated in the same manner as a correction of an error. A correction of an error should be reported as a prior period adjustment. This means that the cumulative effect at the beginning of the period of change is entered directly as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. When comparative statements are presented, prior years’ statements are retroactively restated. B is incorrect. ASC Topic 250 states that a change from an accounting principle that is not generally accepted to one that is generally accepted should be treated in the same manner as a correction of an error. A correction of an error should be reported as a prior period adjustment. This means that the cumulative effect at the beginning of the period of change is entered directly as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. When comparative statements are presented, prior years’ statements are retroactively restated. B is incorrect. ASC Topic 250 states that a change from an accounting principle that is not generally accepted to one that is generally accepted should be treated in the same manner as a correction of an error. A correction of an error should be reported as a prior period adjustment. This means that the cumulative effect at the beginning of the period of change is entered directly as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. When comparative statements are presented, prior years’ statements are retroactively restated. D is incorrect. ASC Topic 250 states that a change from an accounting principle that is not generally accepted to one that is generally accepted should be treated in the same manner as a correction of an error. A correction of an error should be reported as a prior period adjustment. This means that the cumulative effect at the beginning of the period of change is entered directly as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. When comparative statements are presented, prior years’ statements are retroactively restated.
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