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CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD Definition & Legal Meaning

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Change in accounting bases from accrual basis accounting in to cash basis accounting or vice versa. It may require the prior approval of, or a notification to, the taxation authorities, depending on the jurisdiction. Such changes necessitate adjustments of accounting and financial data and must be declared in the notes to a balance sheet.

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