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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter13: Investments And Long-term Receivables

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32GI: What is a fund? Distinguish between a fund and an appropriation of retained earnings.

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