Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134730370
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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To identify: Three parties in the financial reporting process and explain why they are interested in the financial statements.
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Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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