AUDITING RMU
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ISBN: 9781260934830
Author: MESSIER
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.39P
a.
To determine
To indicate: Potential risks with ratios
b.
To determine
To indicate: Ratios of company are different to industry
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AUDITING RMU
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