How to insure spreadsheet integrity

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There are several techniques which can prevent costly errors in electronic spreadsheet accuracy. Spreadsheet errors usually arise from imputing incorrect data, applying faulty formulas, using incorrect versions, or using inappropriate templates or applications. A logical spreadsheet development lifecycle includes: determining application feasibility; creating paper models; collecting data; entering spreadsheets; verifying logic; entering application data; reviewing results; and preparing documentation. Spreadsheet auditing programs examine the logic of computations and are another way to search for errors and document worksheet formulas.

Spreadsheets, Spreadsheet software

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Activity-based costing for marketing

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Marketing costs, though a key component of a product's total cost, are often overlooked in mainstream cost management discussions. The emphasis instead has often focused on production costs and their contribution to the slippage in US manufacturing productivity. Marketing costs analysis and the analysis of physical distribution costs, in particular, provide interesting lessons in marketing cost management. Activity-based costing (ABC) approaches can be used to provide the necessary data that marketing managers can use to improve their marketing cost management abilities. A system utilizing ABC principles and territories.

Methods, Marketing, Costs, Industrial, Industrial costs, Managerial accounting

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Cost accounting internship programs needed

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There is a major need to update the cost accounting curricula of US business schools. It is recommended that business and academia cooperate more closely in developing courses. A cost accounting internship program could be developed for accounting professors, in which they could both teach in academia and work in the business world. The program could be supported by both sides. Sponsors could include the National Association of Accountants and the American Association for Collegiate Schools of Business.

Education, Internship programs, Accountants, National Association of Accountants

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