(1) What are some key differences between financial and managerial accounting?

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(1) What are some key differences between financial and managerial accounting?

 

(b) Is it permissible to violate generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) when preparing reports used strictly by company management? If so, why?

 

(c) Please discuss two of the five basic phases of the “management process” discussed in Chapter 18.

 

(d) The top management of a fast-food hamburger chain is considering installing point-of-sale machines that will allow customers to pay for food with a debit or credit card. Previously, the restaurant has accepted only cash.

What information could the management accounting department supply to assist management with this decision?

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