Crookman Co

question 42

Essay

Crookman Co.had several operating segments,including Segment O.Segment O had never met the requirements to be separately reported.During 2008,Segment O's revenue and operating profit were higher than the ten percent threshold due to a labor strike against its primary competitor.The strike ended early in 2009.How should Crookman Co.have reported Segment O for 2008?

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