What problems can arise if you use the results of your full costing approach for decision accounting, e.g. •Calculation of an additional order ? •Eliminating a product? •Assortment decisions? Are there alternatives for the decision accounting?
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Please solve the following task by using the attached picture of background knowledge.
What problems can arise if you use the results of your full costing approach for decision accounting,
e.g.
•Calculation of an additional order ? •Eliminating a product?
•Assortment decisions?
Are there alternatives for the decision accounting?
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