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Taxation: Change in accounting method for tax reporting

Once a method of accounting has been selected and applied for tax reporting, it can only be changed with permission of the IRS.

Any change from an improper method to a proper method will automatically be approved after filing for permission.

Required:

     1. List three common types of changes in method subject to review and approval by the IRS.

     2. Adjustments as a result of a change in method can affect how many years?


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The solution the procedure to change an accounting method with the IRS.  It lists the three types of changes which are subject to approval.

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