Following the financial statements in an annual report is what is called the Notes to Consolidated Financial

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Following the financial statements in an annual report is what is called the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." These notes are an important part of the financial statements and can help clarify some of the amounts on the financial statements. No. 1 is usually titled "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."

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1. In Appendix B of this textbook, find the paragraph in Note No. 1 titled "Use of Estimates" on page B-10. Summarize the note in one sentence.

2. Give at least one example of an estimate that is used in accounting.

3. Why is it necessary to use estimates in accounting?

Data from Appendix B page B-10

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Accounting Advanced

ISBN: 9780538447553

9th Edition

Authors: Claudia Bienias Gilbertson

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