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Discussion Questions 1 & 2
DQ #1: Issues in Costing
READ - Chapter Four - Costing methods
WRITE - a minimum of 200 words addressing the following questions:
Describe three issues/problems that a company could encounter when trying to determine the actual cost of a good or service to be used in the cost of goods sold. For each of your issues, provide an example of a company or industry where these issues could be present.
DQ #2: CVP and the Airline Industry
READ - Chapter Five - Cost volume profit
WRITE - a minimum of 200 words addressing the following questions:
We've all experienced (or heard about) the challenges that the airlines have been facing. Read the Zacks Investment Research article, "Airline Industry Stock Outlook - July 2016." Identify three factors that are affecting airline company's ability to break even. For each of your factors, discuss how these have an impact on the breakeven (contribution margin, fixed costs, variable costs, a combination, etc.), and what happens if these factors increase or decrease.
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Government spending is more employment
: A $1 increase in government spending on goods and services will have a greater impact on the equilibrium GDP than will a $1 decline in taxes because:
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Find the proper valve size in inches
: Find the proper valve size in inches and centimeters for pumping a liquid flow rate of 600 gal/min with a maximum pressure difference of 55 psi. The liquid specific gravity is 1.3.
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Determine the required valve size in inches and centimeters
: The level of water in a tank is to be controlled at 20 m, and the output flow rate is nominally through a control valve, as shown in Figure 51. Under nominal conditions, determine the required valve size in inches and centimeters.
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Assume that the milk industry is competitive
: Assume that the milk industry is competitive. Illustrate a long-run equilibrium using diagrams for the milk market and for a representative dairy.
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Describe three issues that a company could encounter
: Acc 206- Describe three issues/problems that a company could encounter when trying to determine the actual cost of a good or service to be used in the cost of goods sold.
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Use deductibles and cost-sharing options
: What cost-containment programs or approaches have been used by the health insurance industry in the last two decades? What are the similarities and differences in how these programs use deductibles and cost-sharing options?
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Determine the required valve size in inches and centimeters
: The level of water in a tank is to be controlled at 20 m, and the output flow rate is nominally through a control valve, as shown in Figure. Under nominal conditions, determine the required valve size in inches and centimeters.
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How the issues were manifested in the group sessions
: Imagine your group has had the opportunity to meet for at least two sessions. Over the two group sessions, three challenging issues arise. Choose three issues from the following list that are realistic to your group type.Sexual abuse,Homosexuality..
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Develop a list of inputs along with their associated costs
: Develop a list of inputs along with their associated costs, such as labor, materials, and overhead. You can research this information, make it up, or do a combination of both. Be specific as to costs.
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