EBK PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSU
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781260299434
Author: WHITTINGTON
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 13, Problem 34AOQ
Analysis of which account is least likely to reveal evidence relating to recorded retirement of equipment?
- (1)
Accumulated depreciation . - (2) Insurance expense.
- (3) Property, plant, and equipment.
- (4) Purchase returns and allowances.
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