Chapter 22: Q10Q. (page 1306)
Parsons Inc. has proposed a change from one inventory accounting method to another for financial reporting purposes. The auditor indicates that a change would be permitted only if it is to a preferable method. What difficulties develop in assessing preferability?
Short Answer
An auditor is a person who verifies and checks financial information. The companies and auditors face the difficulty of wasting resources in the process of assessing the preferability of the method.