Questions from Managerial Accounting


Q: Give two examples of sunk costs, and explain why they are

Give two examples of sunk costs, and explain why they are irrelevant in decision making.

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Q: “Accounting systems should produce only relevant data and forget about the

“Accounting systems should produce only relevant data and forget about the irrelevant data. Then I’d know what was relevant and what wasn’t!” Comment on this remark by a company president.

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Q: Will variable and absorption costing result in significantly different income measures in

Will variable and absorption costing result in significantly different income measures in a JIT setting? Why?

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Q: Visit the website of Interface, Inc., at http://www

Visit the website of Interface, Inc., at http://www.interfaceglobal.com. Read about its efforts toward sustainable development by clicking on the “Sustainability” link. Required: What is Interface’s...

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Q: What manager is generally in the best position to influence the direct

What manager is generally in the best position to influence the direct-labor rate variance?

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Q: Distinguish between a product’s quality of design and its quality of conformance

Distinguish between a product’s quality of design and its quality of conformance

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Q: How can an organization help to reduce the problems caused by budgetary

How can an organization help to reduce the problems caused by budgetary slack?

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Q: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Interpret this old adage in light of Exhibit 8-6 Exhibit 8-6:

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Q: Briefly explain the purpose of a cause-and-effect (

Briefly explain the purpose of a cause-and-effect (or fishbone) diagram

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Q: Describe how a bank might use standards.

Describe how a bank might use standards.

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