FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781260823875
Author: PHILLIPS
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL CUSTOM PUBLISHING
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Chapter 5, Problem 1CP
(1)
To determine
To mention: The strength or weakness represented by each of the procedures from (a) through (f)
(2)
To determine
To provide: A change or suggestion to the existing procedures for the weaknesses identified in Part (1)
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Chapter 5 Solutions
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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