The accountant uses significant judgment in the valuation of assets. How does the accountant use estimates and judgment in the valuation of long-term assets? Is it ethical for an accountant to use estimates and varying methodology to achieve desired corporate results? Participate in follow-up discussion by challenging or confirming your classmates’ positions. Support your challenges […]

Explore the FASB Codification section related to inventory (§330). Explain how inventory might be treated within a particular industry, and justify why this methodology is appropriate. Participate in follow-up discussion by challenging or defending the methods as explained by your classmates. Your initial post should be 250-500, and should demonstrate solid academic writing skills.

Find an article regarding the misappropriation of cash. In 250-300 words, summarize the article that you found and post that summary in the discussion forum. Post the article name in the subject line and do not post on an article that another classmate has already posted. Participate in follow-up discussion by choosing one of the […]

DQ1 Explain the three inventory control models and the driving factor in each model. Provide examples for each one using current companies.   DQ2 Using one of the companies from DQ 1, describe how inventory planning and accuracy can be defined using the Pareto principle.

DQ1 Discuss the strategic importance of layout decisions. How can a particular layout affect a company’s strategic goals? Provide some specific examples from industry.    DQ2 Name the five types of customer-introduced variability and discuss options that let companies offer a high level of accommodation at low cost or reduced variability without damaging the service […]

DQ1 What are the different disciplines within a typical supply chain? Compare the various supply chain segments within your own sphere of influence or a company with which you are familiar.   DQ2 Why is operations management relevant to managers in other organization functions? Base your discussion on your experience of operations within your organization […]

Research the accounting profession and choose three possible career paths that interest you. Describe those careers and why they are of interest. Participate in follow-up discussion by commenting upon career options that your classmates have posted about. Your initial post should be 250-500, and should demonstrate solid academic writing skills.       ACC660 Advanced […]

Supply chain integration is a major contributing factor to organizational success. The goal of supply chain integration is alignment within the supply chain. As a business leader, how can you achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers?   Amazon is a prime example of a company that has successfully managed its supply chain […]

Internal Processes Internal processes of a company contribute to the company’s overall effectiveness. Identifying ways to improve internal processes helps build a highly efficient organization. Root causes need to be identified. Methods to identify root causes may require substantial analysis or be apparent based on a major problem within the organization.   For example, review […]

Manufacturing and Service Process Maps A foundation of operations in both manufacturing and service environments is vital in order to drive inefficiencies and examine ways to achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers. In this assignment, you will compare one manufacturing and one service driven company through creating visual representations of how the […]