Construction Accounting And Financial Management (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780135232873
Author: Steven J. Peterson MBA PE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 18P
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Ascertain the changes to be made in the accounting system of the company.
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Construction Accounting And Financial Management (4th Edition)
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