Describe How Your University Could Use a Geographical Information System

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Essay

Describe how your university could use a geographical information system in its admissions process. What value could your university gain from using such a system?

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Definitions:

Cost Per Equivalent Unit

A calculation used in process costing to allocate costs equally among produced units.

Weighted-Average Method

An accounting method used in inventory valuation or cost accounting that averages the costs of all goods available for sale based on their weights.

FIFO Method

Accounting approach where the first goods purchased or produced are the first ones removed from inventory and reported as cost of goods sold.

Cost Reconciliation

The process of checking and ensuring that the accounting records regarding costs correspond with the actual expenses incurred.