DATA ANALYTICS FOR ACCOUNTING W/CONNECT
DATA ANALYTICS FOR ACCOUNTING W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260574449
Author: RICHARDSON
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 4P

a.

To determine

Calculate the average volume for the month before June 16 and compare it with the trading volume on June 16. Also, identify the effect on trading volume of the announcement by Company A.

b.

To determine

Calculate the average volume for the month before June 16. Compare it to the trading volume on June 16. Identify the effect on trading volume of the announcement by Company W.

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