Week three DQ & Assignments
dq1 Describe the three methods used to allocate joint costs. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each allocation method? Which method would you recommend? Why? Support your position with evidence from the text or external sources. Your initial post should be 200-250 words.
dq2 As you read in Chapter 8, there are arguments (for and against) variable costing and absorption costing. Select one of these costing methods and explore the various arguments. Determine whether you are for or against this selected method. Provide evidence from the text to support your position. Your initial post should be 200-250 words.
Assignment In this case, management needs assistance in evaluating and classifying costs identified within Glaser Health Products in order to implement an activity-based costing system. Please address Questions 1 through 6 at the end of the case. Based on the case questions, you are required to provide a two to four double-spaced written report providing management with the necessary guidance in implementing an activity-based costing system. The written report should be properly formatted according to APA guidelines and demonstrate research and critical thinking skills. Explanations and recommendations should be supported by at least 3 scholarly sources from the Ashford Library or other external sources, excluding the textbook.
For Questions 1 through 3, create a chart to classify and identify a cost driver for each of the costs provided in the text. The chart should be included as an appendix to the written report. Explanations of the classifications and identifications within the chart should be included within the written report, supported by references to the appendix.
Questions 4 through 6 should be addressed in fully developed explanations/instructions as part of your written report. The written analysis should be supported by at least 3 scholarly sources, excluding the textbook.
Week 3 Written Assignment should:
Demonstrate graduate level work including appropriate research and critical thinking skills. Be presented as a written analysis (not a question/answer format). Incorporate case questions into the overall analysis. Follow APA formatting guidelines including title page, reference page and in-text citations. Consists of two to four double-spaced pages of content. Provide at least 3 scholarly sources, excluding the textbook.
Attachments
chapter 8 – week 3.odt
Week_3_Assignment__CASE_5A.pdf
