Principles of Accounting
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Author: Belverd E. Needles, Marian Powers, Susan V. Crosson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 6C
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To determine
Compute the cost of goods sold for 2013 and 2014. Compute the difference in income before income taxes between 2013 and 2014.
2.
To determine
State the reasons for the discrepancy in the 2014 ending inventory. Write the actions to be taken by Ms. P to improve the management of the original store.
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