alleryStart learning →A change in the estimated useful life of an asset is applied
ARetrospectively
BFrom now onward
CThrough drawings
DVia opening capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. From now onward
Changes in estimates affect the current and future periods only, so earlier years are not restated.
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