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A. Considered an error in the financial statements.
B. Reflected in current and future years' financial statements, not in prior statements.
C. Not allowed under current accounting rules.
D. Reflected in past financial statements.
E. Reflected in future financial statements and also requires modification of past statements.


Answer: B

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