EBK FINANCIAL & MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780100545052
Author: WARREN
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.1CP
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To comment: On the decision of the board of directors in its CEO personal loan case.
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EBK FINANCIAL & MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
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