EBK INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING: REPORTING
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ISBN: 9781337268998
Author: PAGACH
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 16, Problem 23GI
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State the manner by which the loss occurred will be represented in the earnings per share.
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