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Analyzing Distribution Costs in Account Controllership

   

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Running head: ACCOUNT CONTROLLERSHIPAccount ControllershipName of the University:Name of the Student:Authors Note:
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1ACCOUNT CONTROLLERSHIPTable of ContentsQuestion 1.....................................................................................................................................2Question 2.....................................................................................................................................2Question 3.....................................................................................................................................2Question 4.....................................................................................................................................3Question 5.....................................................................................................................................3Question 6.....................................................................................................................................4References2...................................................................................................................................5
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2ACCOUNT CONTROLLERSHIPQuestion 1Different methods that can be used to analyze distribution costs includes cost-benefitanalysis, activity based costing and resource consumption accounting method. The managerialaccountants have increased responsibility to evaluate these costs and report the same to uppermanagement (Drury, 2013). Distribution systems can get highly arduous that focuses onreviewing the costs that can be experienced throughout the year even if cost accounting attainscost data on a frequent basis. Question 2It is vital for the controller to keep a track of distribution costs for the reason that it helpsin analyzing the structure and composition of shipping expenditures, storage, finishing workalong with goods sale and administrative costs. Moreover, it can also be said that if a controllerensures decreased distribution costs then it can serve as a source for increased trade profitabilityalong with supply and marketing (Rushton, Croucher & Baker, 2014). Economic accountabilitydevelopment and utilization of new system of economic incentives contributes highly indecreasing distribution costs and maintaining trade profitability. Question 3Certain steps might be taken by a controller in case distribution cost of any product exceedsactual price that was charged from the consumer. Such steps include:Planning and control- The controller will try to manage the actions of people those areinvolved in incurring costs and gathering revenues.
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