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Chapter 8, Problem 8.8BP
1.
To determine
the appropriate means of reporting each situation for the year ended December 31, 2018.
2.
To determine
the appropriate means of reporting each situation for the year ended December 31, 2018 and to record the necessary entries.
3.
To determine
the appropriate means of reporting each situation for the year ended December 31, 2018 and to record the necessary entries.
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