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Advanced Accounting
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ISBN: 9781305084858
Author: Paul M. Fischer, William J. Tayler, Rita H. Cheng
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 6.3E
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Introduction: The GASB is the board that provides the guideline to the governmental units about proper accounting of transactions. As per GASB, the accounting for funds of a governmental unit is different from that of private units.
To select: The correct option.
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