Question: Post to the Discussion Board your thoughts on the difference between managerial accounting and financial accounting. Your post should include the following:
• Define and explain the differences and similarities.
• Review at least 3 criteria for both types of accounting.
• Be sure to discuss the importance of both of these areas of accounting to a business.
• Decide which you think you would prefer to pursue as a career if given the choice. Explain why.
• Explain the difference between mixed, variable, and fixed costs.
• Define and explain job order costing.
• Name two types of business where job order costing could be used.