A “Change in Accounting Principle” refers to the adoption of a different accounting method from one previously used for reporting financial statements. This change is typically made to improve the relevance and reliability of financial information. It requires retrospective application, adjusting prior period financial statements as if the new principle had always been applied. Such changes must be disclosed in the financial statements to maintain transparency.
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