INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING LL W/CONNECT
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Author: Doupnik
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Explain whether the basic presentation requirement under IAS (International Accounting Standards) 1 have been followed by Company JM.
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INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING LL W/CONNECT
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