Choose the incorrect statement below: A. An entity shall select and apply different accounting policies each period in order to achieve comparability of financial statements. B. A change in reporting entity is actually a change in accounting policy and therefore shall be treated retrospectively to disclose what the statements would have looked like if the current entity had been in existence in the prior year. C. Prior period errors are retrospectively corrected by adjusting the beginning balance of retained earnings and affected assets and liabilities. D. Changes in accounting estimates are to be handled currently and prospectively, if necessary.

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Choose the incorrect statement below:

A. An entity shall select and apply different accounting policies each period in order to achieve comparability of financial statements.
B. A change in reporting entity is actually a change in accounting policy and therefore shall be treated retrospectively to disclose what the statements would have looked like if the current entity had been in existence in the prior year.
C. Prior period errors are retrospectively corrected by adjusting the beginning balance of retained earnings and affected assets and liabilities.
D. Changes in accounting estimates are to be handled currently and prospectively, if necessary.

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