CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9780357110362
Author: Murphy
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 3, Problem 79P
a.
To determine
Compute Person A’s gross income using cash basis of accounting.
b.
To determine
Compute Person A’s gross income using accrual basis of accounting.
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