accounting change

Definition

Alterations or modifications that affect (1) accounting methods (such as a new depreciation schedule, or changeover from cash basis accounting to accrual basis accounting, or vice versa), (2) accounting estimates (such as earnings shortfall or amount of bad debts), or (3) accounting entity (such as after a merger or takeover). Accounting changes must be disclosed in the notes (footnotes) accompanying financial statements.


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