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Selective Commercialisation of Public-Sector Accounting and its Consequences for Public Accountability

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  • Ram Karan, 2003. "Selective Commercialisation of Public-Sector Accounting and its Consequences for Public Accountability," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 13(31), pages 15-25, November.
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