Bose Manufacturing produces two different models of cameras. One model has an automatic focus, whereas the other
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Bose budgets costs for all departments within the plant—both support departments like maintenance and purchasing and production departments like machining and assembly. Departmental managers are evaluated and rewarded on their ability to control costs. Individual managerial performance is assessed by comparing actual costs with budgeted costs.
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1. Is Bose using a functional-based or an activity-based cost management system? Explain.
2. Assume that you want to design a more accurate cost accounting system. What changes would you need to make? Be specific. Explain why the changes you make will improve the accuracy of cost assignments.
3. What changes would need to be made to implement an activity-based operational control system? Explain why you believe the changes will offer improved control.
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Cost Management Accounting and Control
ISBN: 978-0324559675
6th Edition
Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen, Liming Guan
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