Wartenberg Corporation Uses Customers Served as Its Measure of Activity

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Essay

Wartenberg Corporation uses customers served as its measure of activity. The company bases its budgets on the following information: Revenue should be $3.80 per customer served. Wages and salaries should be $38,800 per month plus $1.00 per customer served. Supplies should be $0.60 per customer served. Insurance should be $7,100 per month. Miscellaneous expenses should be $5,100 per month plus $0.30 per customer served.
The company reported the following actual results for January: Required:
Prepare a report showing the company's revenue and spending variances for January. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

Grasp the concept and impact of absolute and comparative advantage in international trade.

Identify the key international organizations and agreements that facilitate global commerce.

Understand the role of political and sociocultural factors in shaping international business operations.

Recognize various strategies and methods for entering and participating in the international market.

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