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Chapter 5, Problem 17.2EP
Two new copiers were purchased for use by the city clerk’s office using General Fund resources. The copiers cost $15,000 each; the city’s capitalization threshold is $5,000. Which of the following entries would be required to completely record this transaction?
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ACCT. FOR GOV.&NONPROF. ENTITIES>CUSTOM
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