Using Financial Accounting Information
Using Financial Accounting Information
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ISBN: 9781337276337
Author: Porter, Gary A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Balance sheet is the statement which makes a record of all assets and liabilities on a particular date. Balance sheet shows value of assets and liabilities on closing date of year.

To Prepare: Correct balance sheet and correct income statement and state the assumptions followed.

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