As a new controller, reply to this comment by a plant manager: "As I see it, our accountants may be needed to keep records for shareholders and Uncle Sam, but I don't want them sticking their noses in my day-to-day operations. I do the best I know how. No bean counter knows enough about my responsibilities to be of any use to me." OA. Reply by suggesting that the plant manager review the plant controllers resume and explain about the success with assisting of budgets and making sure plant managers do not exceed their budgets. OB. Reply by explaining to the plant manager the importance of keeping tabs on production personnel to be sure they are following all the generally accepted accounting principles. OC. Respond by demonstrating to the plant manager a good knowledge of the technical aspects of the plant and spend some time on the plant floor speaking to plant personnel to get a better understanding of the facility. OD. Reply by emphasizing that the plant manager cannot make accurate decisions without a controller to provide the proper guidance