The Management Accountant at Light Manufacturing Oversees the Company's Day-To-Day

question 200

Multiple Choice

The management accountant at Light Manufacturing oversees the company's day-to-day operations at the firm. The management accountant observed that the company generated $800,000 in product sales and the management accountant uses that information to run the daily business operations. The information is also to the management accountant because the data reveals which products generate the most sales; and, the management accountant uses that information to adjust products and develop the marketing strategy. Which of the following management accounting responsibilities is the management accountant using in this example?

• A)Planning
• B)Directing
• C)Controlling
• D)Designing
• E)Implementing

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