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A company discovers in 2026 that it accidentally failed to accrue a $200,000 litigation loss that was probable and estimable in 2024.
How should this be handled in the 2026 financial statements?
- As a change in accounting estimate reported prospectively in 2026.
- By disclosing the error in the 2026 footnotes without changing any numerical balances.
- As a current year loss on the 2026 Income Statement.
- As a prior period adjustment by restating the 2024 and 2025 financial statements.
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