Questions from Management Accounting


Q: How can an individual cost item, such as the salary of

How can an individual cost item, such as the salary of a plant security guard, be both a direct cost and an indirect cost at the same time?

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Q: How do cost–benefit considerations affect choices by a company about

How do cost–benefit considerations affect choices by a company about the allocation of indirect costs to products, services or customers?

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Q: Different costs for different purposes means that a cost allocated for one

Different costs for different purposes means that a cost allocated for one purpose is not allocated for another purpose. Do you agree?

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Q: Why is the distinction between labour-paced and machine-paced

Why is the distinction between labour-paced and machine-paced operations important when selecting indirect-cost allocation bases?

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Q: Describe two consequences of using direct manufacturing labour-hours as an

Describe two consequences of using direct manufacturing labour-hours as an allocation base in a machine-paced work environment.

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Q: The accounting system should provide information for five broad purposes. Describe

The accounting system should provide information for five broad purposes. Describe them.

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Q: Explain the meaning of cost management.

Explain the meaning of cost management.

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Q: Peter Drucker, a noted business observer, made the following comment

Peter Drucker, a noted business observer, made the following comment in an address to management accountants: ‘I am not saying that you do not need a “cop on the beat”, you do . . . But your great cha...

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Q: Assume that six projects, A–F in the table that

Assume that six projects, A–F in the table that follows, have been submitted for inclusion in the coming year’s budget for capital expenditures: Required 1. Calcu...

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Q: When explaining a motor vehicle market-share turnaround, a car

When explaining a motor vehicle market-share turnaround, a car manufacturer stated: ‘We listened to what our customers wanted and acted on what they said. Good things happen when you pay attention to...

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