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Change in Reporting Entity

Presenting a Different Reporting Group

A change in reporting entity occurs when financial statements are prepared for a different group of entities than in previous periods. This commonly occurs when consolidated financial statements replace separate statements.

  • Restate prior periods.
  • Provide comparative information.
  • Disclose the nature and reason for the change.
Summary
Changes in reporting entities are generally applied retrospectively.