College Accounting, Chapters 1-27 (New in Accounting from Heintz and Parry)
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Author: James A. Heintz, Robert W. Parry
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Explain the ways in which the departmental direct operating margin is useful for the management.
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College Accounting, Chapters 1-27 (New in Accounting from Heintz and Parry)
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