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You are part of a group, making a decision about whether it is appropriate to discontinue research on a new drug. This new drug would save lives, but it is uncertain whether you can develop it within a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost. Your firm has already spent a small fortune on this drug. You have gathered so much information in preparation to making the decision that you are unable to sort the good information from the superfluous data. You just feel that this project has merit. What form of decision making are you using if you decide to continue the project because you feel that the project has merit?

Understand the reasons behind banks requiring companies to maintain compensating balances and their impact on business operations.

Understand the importance of properly reporting inventory in financial statements.

Comprehend the differences and applications of FIFO, LIFO, and average inventory costing methods.

Recognize the role of purchase orders in inventory control.

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