ACCT. FOR GOV.&NONPROF. ENTITIES>CUSTOM
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Author: RECK
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Chapter 13, Problem 18EP
a.
To determine
Ascertain the total amount of support required to meet the Public Support Test.
b.
To determine
Identify and explain whether the organization is considered as public charity.
c.
To determine
Identify and explain whether the organization is considered the same as in part b, as per the new contribution.
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