Prior period adjustment

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Prior period adjustment is correction made in the current year of a mistake made in previous years. The adjustment is updated on the statement of retained earnings.


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According to College Accounting: A Practical Approach by Slater (13th edition)‎,

Prior period adjustment. Correction made in the current year of a mistake made in previous years. The adjustment is updated on the statement of retained earnings.

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