Question Details

ACCT 495 Assignment 8-2: Cost Management System
20 points

Purpose
1. To provide an overview of a Cost Management System and assess your ability to identify issues and best practices when applying in the accounting field.

Action Items
1.	Instructions to access the RIA Checkpoint:  Use the Following Drill Down:
1.	Checkpoint Contents.
2.	Accounting, Audit & Corporate Finance Library.
3.	Editorial Materials.
4.	Cost Management
5.	Cost Management for Service Industries
6.	Part C: Enterprise-Wide Cost Management Systems
7.	C2: Developing and Implementing Integrated Systems
2.	Read Part C2.01: Designing the New Cost Management System.
3.	Write:  Develop a bulleted list of five to seven (5-7) issues or best practices that you identified based on your reading of this article and how it may impact you while performing in an accounting position.

Submission Instructions
•	Click the Submit button in the Toolbox to upload your completed assignment prior to your class meeting.
•	Bring a copy of your completed assignment to class for an in-class activity.

Grading Criteria
•	Completion of assignment: 0 - 15 points
•	Participation in class: 0 - 5 points