College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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ISBN: 9781337280570
Author: Scott, Cathy J.
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 1, Problem 2A
What Would You Say?
A friend of yours wants to start her own pet-sitting business. She already has a business license that is required in her city. She has had a personal checking account for years. You have told her that she also needs to open a separate account for her business needs, but she does not understand why she needs to have two separate accounts. Explain to her why she should have a business account separate from her personal account. Use some of the language of business you have learned in your text’s Introduction and in this chapter.
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College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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