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References
Afterman, A.B. and Jones, R.H. (2015, January). Part II: Balance sheet [2: Cash]. In Accounting and Auditing Disclosure Manual. Retrieved from Checkpoint database
American Institute of CPA’s. (2012). AAG Airlines [Chapter 1‐The Airline Industry]. In Audit and Accounting Guides. Retrieved from Checkpoint database
FTSE Russell. (2020). Amazon.com Inc. [Company financials]. Retrieved from Mergent Online database
Southwest Airlines Co. (2020, July 27). Form 10‐Q. Retrieved from https://www.southwest.com
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