When an entity applies a change in accounting policy retrospectively, financial statement amounts disclosed for each comparative prior period should be presented as if the new accounting policy had always been applied.

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When a change in accounting policy is applied retrospectively, the entity must adjust the financial statement amounts for each prior period presented as though the new accounting policy had always been applied, ensuring comparability across periods.

When an Entity Applies a Change in Accounting Policy Retrospectively