HORNGREN COST ACCT NON-MAJORS W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781323703748
Author: Datar
Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.9Q
“Let’s be more practical. DCF is not the gospel. Managers should not become so enchanted with DCF that strategic considerations are overlooked.” Do you agree? Explain.
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HORNGREN COST ACCT NON-MAJORS W/ACCESS
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