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A change in an accounting estimate should be accounted for:

a. Retrospectively b. Prospectively c. Either retrospectively or prospectively d. Retrospectively unless it is impracticable to do so

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Date Posted: 2013/08/28
Hadi Husaini
by Hadi Husaini , Senior Manager - Indirect Taxation , Biological E Ltd

The effect of a change in an accounting estimate shall be recognised prospectively by including it in profit or loss in: [IAS8.36]

  • the period of the change, if the change affects that period only, or
  • the period of the change and future periods, if the change affects both.

However, to the extent that a change in an accounting estimate gives rise to changes in assets and liabilities, or relates to an item of equity, it is recognised by adjusting the carrying amount of the related asset, liability, or equity item in the period of the change. [IAS8.37]

Hassan Abbas awan
by Hassan Abbas awan , Senior Accountant , Green Valley premium hyper maket

the change in an accounting estimate shall be recognised prospectively 

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