Introduction To Managerial Accounting
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Author: BREWER, Peter C., Garrison, Ray H., Noreen, Eric W.
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Chapter 8, Problem 26P
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a.
To determine
To explain: The benefit A and G expects to realize from budgetary slack and the reason for the behavior of A and G.
Introduction: Intentional under and over estimation of total revenue and total expenses by the manager of the company is known as budgetary slack. This is done by manager so that they can achieve their targets easily.
b.
To determine
To explain: The way in which budgetary slack may adversely affect A and G.
2.
To determine
To explain: The way in which use of budgetary slack may unethical.
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