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Question
"Principle of consistency is a modifying principle." Comment.
Solution
The statement is true as a change may be made to adopt better or more suitable or modern techniques of accounting to ensure a better disclosure of financial information. Consistency does not prohibit a change in accounting policies. Necessary changes are fully disclosed by presenting them in financial statements, indicating their probable effects on the financial results of the concerned business.
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