alleryStart learning →Which is a cause of prior period errors listed in AS 5?
ARise in the tax rate
BA fall in market demand
CMisinterpretation of facts
DNew customer contracts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Misinterpretation of facts
Errors may arise from mathematical mistakes, wrong application of policies, misinterpretation of facts or oversight.
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