Written Assignment Unit 2
MBA Business Administration
University of the People
BUS 5110-Managerial Accounting
Dr. Zelealem Tadesse
September 15, 2021
Discuss the three costing methods of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based
costing.
Define each method and explain when it is best suited to be used.
Compare and contrast the methods and consider their benefits and shortfalls.
Use the information provided to propose which cost method should be used to allocate
costs.
Wet Suit World is a company that manufactures wet suits for use with water sports such as
snorkeling and scuba diving. The suits are made in sizes small through 3x extra large with levels
of insulation layers of 2 millimeters, 5 millimeters, and 7 millimeters. They come in black with
the Wet Suit World logo imprinted across the chest. The materials are the same for all of the
suits, though they vary in thickness. All suits undergo the same production and quality inspection
processes.
MBA Business Administration
University of the People
BUS 5110-Managerial Accounting
Dr. Zelealem Tadesse
September 15, 2021
Discuss the three costing methods of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based
costing.
Define each method and explain when it is best suited to be used.
Compare and contrast the methods and consider their benefits and shortfalls.
Use the information provided to propose which cost method should be used to allocate
costs.
Wet Suit World is a company that manufactures wet suits for use with water sports such as
snorkeling and scuba diving. The suits are made in sizes small through 3x extra large with levels
of insulation layers of 2 millimeters, 5 millimeters, and 7 millimeters. They come in black with
the Wet Suit World logo imprinted across the chest. The materials are the same for all of the
suits, though they vary in thickness. All suits undergo the same production and quality inspection
processes.
