Questions from Managerial Accounting


Q: Briefly explain the difference between absorption costing and variable costing

Briefly explain the difference between absorption costing and variable costing

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Q: Explain how a budget facilitates communication and coordination.

Explain how a budget facilitates communication and coordination.  

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Q: List the three parts of a control system, and explain how

List the three parts of a control system, and explain how such a system works.

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Q: What is meant by the phrase management by exception?

What is meant by the phrase management by exception?  

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Q: Why do many managers prefer variable costing over absorption costing?

Why do many managers prefer variable costing over absorption costing?  

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Q: Explain why some management accountants believe that absorption costing may provide an

Explain why some management accountants believe that absorption costing may provide an incentive for managers to overproduce inventory.  

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Q: Choose a city or state in the United States (or a

Choose a city or state in the United States (or a Canadian city or province), and use the Internet to explore the annual budget of the governmental unit you selected. For example, you could check out...

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

What manager is usually in the best position to influence the direct-material price variance?  

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Q: Explain the difference between observable and hidden quality costs

Explain the difference between observable and hidden quality costs

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Q: Why do proponents of variable costing prefer variable costing when making pricing

Why do proponents of variable costing prefer variable costing when making pricing decisions?  

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