Data Analytics For Accounting
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Author: RICHARDSON, Vernon J., Teeter, Ryan, Terrell, Katie
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Explain the advantages in using homogeneous systems. Explain whether a merger target would be more attractive when used in a similar financial reporting system as the potential parent company.
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