When it is difficult to distinguish between a change of estimate and a change in accounting policy, then an entity should (a) Treat the entire change as a change in estimate with appropriate disclosure. (b) Apportion, on a reasonable basis, the relative amounts of change in estimate and the change in accounting policy and treat each one accordingly. (c) Treat the entire change as a change in accounting policy. (d) Since this change is a mixture of two types of changes, it is best if it i

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