EBK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY AND ANA
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Author: CATHEY
Publisher: JOHN WILEY+SONS,INC.-CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.5C
a)
To determine
To discuss : Qualitative concept of comparability and comparability of US companies with financial statements of other countries.
b)
To determine
To discuss : Qualitative concept of reliability and reliability of amount for property plant and equipment in United States companies in comparison to other countries.
c)
To determine
To discuss : Qualitative concept of relevance and relevance of amount for property plant and equipment in United States companies in comparison to other countries.
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