Cost Information and Cost Object_2

The CEO of your company has asked you to prepare a written presentation to be given at the next board of directors meeting on why different types of cost information need to be reported to support different managerial purposes and decisions. In a paper of 2–3 pages, discuss the following:

 

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• What types of cost information are reported to support managerial purposes and decisions?
• Describe 2 major categories of purposes that are supported by cost information.
• Describe how cost information supports both of these categories.
• What is a cost object and how is it used by the management accountant?
• Explain how to arrive at the derivation of cost.