Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Managerial Chapters (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486857
Author: Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura
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Chapter 20, Problem 1EI
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To determine
Explain how breakeven sales and operating income would affect from the error done under the proposed sales commission plan. Also, explain whether the president could reject the sales commission proposal.
2.
To determine
Consider the ethical responsibility if error is made at initial, and if error is not informed to the controller.
3.
To determine
Explain the consequence that may not be as bad as Intern fear. Explain whether the controller should take some responsibility of the error. Explain what the controller has done differently.
4.
To determine
Discuss whether the intern should inform the controller or he should simply keep quiet after considering all the factors.
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Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Managerial Chapters (6th Edition)
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