Auchiel and Ben are working in patnership as accountants. Kuria gives auchiel ksh. 100,000 for investment in some good security. Auchiel hides this to co-partner (Ben) and misappropriates the money. Kuria files a suit on the firm for the recovery of his ksh. 100,000 in your opinion, will he succeed? Give reasons

Auchiel and Ben are working in patnership as accountants. Kuria gives auchiel ksh. 100,000 for investment in some good security. Auchiel hides this to co-partner (Ben) and misappropriates the money. Kuria files a suit on the firm for the recovery of his ksh. 100,000 in your opinion, will he succeed? Give reasons

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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