Whether a Company Uses Process Costing or Job-Order Costing Depends

question 115

Essay

Whether a company uses process costing or job-order costing depends on its industry. A number of companies in different industries are listed below:
1. Contract printer that produces posters, books, and pamphlets to order
2. Asparagus cannery
3. Brick manufacturer
4. Contract oil drilling company
5. Custom boat builder
6. Flour mill
Required:
For each company, indicate whether the company is most likely to use job-order costing or process costing.

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Definitions:

Johari Window

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Hidden Area

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Contact Hypothesis

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