Which accounting change should be applied prospectively? A. Presentation of statements of individual entities to their inclusion in consolidated statements. B. Straight-line method of depreciation for previously recorded assets to the double-declining-balance method. C. Completed-contract method of accounting for long-term construction-type contracts to the percentage-of-completion method. D. Cash basis of accounting for vacation pay to the accrual basis.
Expert Answer
A. Presentation of statements of individual entities to their inclusion in consolidated statements.-Applied retrospectively
B. Straight-line method of depreciation for previously recorded assets to the double-declining-balance method.-Applied retrospectively
C. Completed-contract method of accounting for long-term construction-type contracts to the percentage-of-completion method.-Applied prospectively
D. Cash basis of accounting for vacation pay to the accrual basis.-Applied retrospectively.