Common use of Accounting Principles and Practices Clause in Contracts

Accounting Principles and Practices. Without the prior written consent of Halliburton, KBR may not change its accounting principles or practices if a change in such accounting principle or practice would be required to be disclosed in KBR’s financial statements as filed with the SEC or otherwise publicly disclosed, except for such changes which are required by GAAP and as to which there is no discretion on the part of KBR, as concurred in by the KBR Auditors prior to its implementation. KBR shall give Halliburton as much prior notice as reasonably practical of any proposed determination of, or any significant changes in, its accounting estimates or, subject as aforesaid, accounting principles from those in effect on the Separation Date. KBR will consult with Halliburton and, if requested by Halliburton, KBR will consult with Halliburton’s Auditors with respect thereto. Halliburton shall give KBR as much prior notice as reasonably practical of any proposed determination of, or any significant changes in, its accounting estimates or accounting principles pertaining to KBR from those in effect on the Separation Date.