Understanding Business
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Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17, Problem 1DCS
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The challenges expected to be faced by a Certified Public Accountants in upcoming years.
Introduction: CPA stands for certified public accountants; CPAs work independently and provide accounting services to individuals and business entities.
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Chapter 17 Solutions
Understanding Business
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