Question

Lore Co. changed from the cash basis to the accrual basis of accounting during 2005. The cumulative effect of this change should be reported in Lore's 2005 financial statements as a Group of answer choices Prior period adjustment resulting from the correction of an error. Prior period adjustment resulting from the change in accounting principle. Adjustment to retained earnings for an accounting principle change. Component of income after extraordinary item.

Answer 1

Answer: Prior period adjustment resulting from the correction of an error.

Explanation:

The Cash basis method is not acceptable under both IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting principles and these are the principles followed by the majority of the world so Lore Co. was using the cash basis in violation of both conventions which means that their accounting records before the change are considered wrong and full of errors.

In changing to the acceptable principles, they are correcting that error and need to adjust prior periods for that error as well.