A company discovers an error in their prior year's financial statements. This error led to an understatement of net income. How is this correction treated?

A$)$ As an adjustment to current period retained earnings

B$)$ Reported in the current year's income statement as an unusual item

C$)$ As a prior period adjustment, directly adjusting the beginning retained earnings balance.

D$)$ As a change in accounting estimate affecting future periods

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