Table 1. Accepted Guidelines for a Normal TCD Study. TCD, transcranial Doppler; MCA, middle cerebral artery; ACA, anterior cerebral artery; PCA, posterior cerebral artery; TICA, terminal internal carotid artery; ICA, internal carotid artery; OA, ophthalmic artery; VR, vertebral artery; BA, basilar artery.
A change in accounting principles, accounting estimates, or the reporting entity. A change in an accounting principle is a change in a method used, such as using a different depreciation method or switching from LIFO to FIFO. An example of an accounting estimate change could be the recalculation of machine's estimated life due to wear and tear.
The standard method of depreciation for federal income tax purposes is called the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, or MACRS. Essentially, a MACRS depreciation schedule will begin with a declining balance method, then switch to a straight line schedule to finish the schedule.