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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter17: Advanced Issues In Revenue Recognition

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3GI: When a company recognizes revenue during a period, what does it also recognize in its balance sheet?

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