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Which of the following is a significant limitation in the usefulness of financial statements prepared under generally accepted accounting principles?
Omission of certain resources Use of estimates and allocations

A) No No
B) No Yes
C) Yes No
D) Yes Yes

Please select one of the following answers stated above.

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Omission of certain resources: No
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