Based on your reading of this chapter, the following job description, and the two rsums below, analyze

Based on your reading of this chapter, the following job description, and the two résumés below, analyze the two applicants for the position. What are their strengths and weaknesses as highlighted by their résumés? Which of the two candidates would you select? Why?

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Job description for Cost Accountant The position of Cost Accountant is responsible for budgeting, reviewing, analyzing, controlling, and forecasting costs involving different cost centers throughout the pro- duction process, including raw material procurement, inventory management, manu- facturing, warehousing, and shipping. Other responsibilities include analyzing G/L reports; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); conducting breakeven (BE), contribution mar- gin, and variance analyses; and preparing periodic reports for upper management. The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting. A certification in manage- ment accounting from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will be a plus. The position also requires a minimum of two years of work experience in cost account- ing at a manufacturing company.