When a company changes from the straight-line method of depreciation for previously recorded assets to the double declining balance method, which of the following should be reported? Cumulative effects of change in accounting principle, Pro forma effects of retroactive application a. No No b. No Yes c. Yes Yes d. Yes No

When a company changes from the straight-line method of depreciation for previously recorded assets to the double declining balance method, which of the following should be reported? Cumulative effects of change in accounting principle, Pro forma effects of retroactive application a. No No b. No Yes c. Yes Yes d. Yes No

Cornerstones of Financial Accounting

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