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Federal Income Tax I
How does the cash basis method of accounting benefit small business owners, if at all?
Under what condition would the cash method of accounting be advantageous as compared with using the accrual methods? Explain.
Using your knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, list and explain one good reason that GAAP should not be used for tax purposes and one good reason that it should be used.
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