Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
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ISBN: 9781337788281
Author: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Evaluate the role of the going concern assumption in shaping the presentation and valuation of a company's assets and liabilities. Consider the implications of this principle for businesses experiencing financial distress or undergoing significant organizational changes. (ACCOUNTING THEORETICAL QUESTION)
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