BUS 5110 Managerial Accounting Unit 2 Written Assignment (WA)
Assignment Guide
BUS5110 Unit 2 Written Assignment
Question
Submit a paper which is 2-3 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page. The paper should
be double spaced in Times New Roman (or its equivalent) font, which is no greater than 12
points in size. The paper should cite at least three sources in APA format.
In this paper, please 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.
There is no one “correct” answer to the proposed cost allocation method as long as the answer
is well-supported based on the week’s learning.
Superior papers will include the following when responding to the assignment question:
Define the three costing methods.
Explain when each is most appropriately used.
Compare and contrast the methods, considering both benefits and shortfalls.
Provide a well-supported proposal for the cost method Wet Suit World should use.
Basic Concepts to Master
This assignment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of:
The three cost methods: job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing.
The types of businesses that would likely utilize each method.
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Assignment Guide
BUS5110 Unit 2 Written Assignment
Question
Submit a paper which is 2-3 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page. The paper should
be double spaced in Times New Roman (or its equivalent) font, which is no greater than 12
points in size. The paper should cite at least three sources in APA format.
In this paper, please 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.
There is no one “correct” answer to the proposed cost allocation method as long as the answer
is well-supported based on the week’s learning.
Superior papers will include the following when responding to the assignment question:
Define the three costing methods.
Explain when each is most appropriately used.
Compare and contrast the methods, considering both benefits and shortfalls.
Provide a well-supported proposal for the cost method Wet Suit World should use.
Basic Concepts to Master
This assignment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of:
The three cost methods: job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing.
The types of businesses that would likely utilize each method.
Page 1 of 4
