Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9780133791129
Author: Jane L. Reimers
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
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Chapter B, Problem 26EA
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(LO 1, 2). Ray & Peters CPAs decided to open its own tax practice, Tax Specialists, Inc. The following transactions are the events that occurred during May, the company’s first month:
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Financial Accounting
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