Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective responsibility accounting system? a) Reports that set goals for long-term strategic performance b) Reports that show revenue and/or expense items under a manager's control c) Reports that show budgeted and actual amounts of controllable revenue and expense items O d) Reports that highlight areas that need corrective action

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective responsibility accounting system? a) Reports that set goals for long-term strategic performance b) Reports that show revenue and/or expense items under a manager's control c) Reports that show budgeted and actual amounts of controllable revenue and expense items O d) Reports that highlight areas that need corrective action

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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