Intermediate Accounting
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781259722660
Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.4Q
Explain the difference between permanent accounts and temporary accounts. Why does an accounting system include both types of accounts?
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Intermediate Accounting
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