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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING IS A BASIS OF ACCOUNTING OTHER THAN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCECPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</ExplanationTxt>
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