3.5.7.3 Consistency consideration (CC). This states that where a transaction or economic event is repeated in
different time periods, then the accounting representation should be the same in all time periods. The
consideration however does not preclude mistakes being rectified nor accounting treatment being altered when
the changes are beneficial in terms of giving a better representation of the economic reality, (Burk, 1973).
Hendrickson, (1992), however, stresses that where the accounting treatment is changed from straight line to a
declining balance method of depreciation, the effects of the change and the position under both the original and
revised accounting treatment should be clearly shown. The consistency consideration forms the basis of
uniformity and comparability of financial statements within and outside the accounting periods, especially on
target profit.