Fundamentals Of Cost Accounting (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781259969478
Author: WILLIAM LANEN, Shannon Anderson, Michael Maher
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 45E
a.
To determine
Explain two possible explanations for the difference between the marketing firm’s estimate and Mr. L.
b.
To determine
Explain two possible explanations for the difference between the marketing firm’s estimate and Mr. L when Mr. L estimate is $1.1 million.
c.
To determine
Explain if there is any unethical behavior by Mr. L in estimating the sales.
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Chapter 13 Solutions
Fundamentals Of Cost Accounting (6th Edition)
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