Problem
As a new controller, reply to this comment by a manager. "As I see it, our accountants may be needed to keep records for shareholders and Uncle Sam, but I don't want them sticking their noses in my day-to-day operations. I do the best I know how. No bean counter knows enough about my responsibilities to be of any use to me." Why are accountants valuable to the organization? What responsibilities do managers have in understanding financial information?
Assume you have been hired as a consultant to prepare a balanced scorecard that will be presented to top management. You will choose a company to research and will provide a professional report based on the research you complete based on the company of your choice. For this assignment, you will submit your company choice to your instructor.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.