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The Importance of Mathematics as a Prerequisite to Introductory Financial Accounting

Karen B. McCarronSchool of Business, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA;Department of Business and Public Service, Gordon State College, Barnesville, Georgia, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Alan N. BursteinDepartment of Business and Public Service, Gordon State College, Barnesville, Georgia, USA
Pages 543-550 | Published online: 19 May 2016

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