Please review the attached IMA Educational Case Journal Case Study: Alternative Costing Methods: Precision Pain Shop’s Dilemma by Eileen Peacock and Paul Juras. and answer some questions.
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If Mandy decided to pursue ABC without adequately investigating RCA, what specific points could Chad bring up about RCA?
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Does Mandy have an obligation to share information with Chad to help determine the appropriate course of action for the company?
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Based on the IMA Statement standards, does Chad have an obligation to teach the staff about RCA and benefits of RCA to the company?
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How does the concept of sunk costs impact the credibility of information? Based on information provided by ABC, is there credible information upon which to make a decision? Should the firm continue to use the information provided ABC analysis after investing time and money in the RCA costing system?