INTERMEDIATE ACCT.CUSTOM W/CONNECT
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Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.8Q
To determine
Accounting changes:
Accounting changes are the alterations made to the accounting methods, accounting estimates, accounting principles (or) the reporting entity.
To find out: The Changes in the accounts of D Incorporation.
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