ACCT GOV.+NFP ENTITIES LOOSELEAF W/CONN.
ACCT GOV.+NFP ENTITIES LOOSELEAF W/CONN.
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ISBN: 9781260949766
Author: RECK
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Chapter 8, Problem 18.4EP
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Identify the account that would be credited the fund used to account for tax collection and distribution when the taxes are levied.

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