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Assume you have just taken a position as controller for a new company that manufactures and sells wrought iron wall hangings. Although the founder of the company who is the president and CEO is a great artisan she has very limited knowledge of accounting.
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To help your new boss better understand accounting for a manufacturing organization prepare a response to her in which you: (1) identify (2) describe and (3) provide examples of the three manufacturing costs and the three inventory accounts used in accounting for a manufacturing company.


Definitions:

Budget-gaming Problem

A situation where individuals or departments manipulate or exaggerate their budget needs in order to secure larger allocations for themselves, often at the expense of the organization's overall efficiency.

Compensation Scheme

A structured plan designed to reward employees for their work, including salaries, benefits, and bonuses.

Straight Line Pay

A method of compensation where an employee receives a fixed rate of pay, irrespective of the number of hours worked or the quantity of output.

High Powered Sales Goals

Aggressive sales objectives set to motivate and push sales teams to achieve high targets.

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