Post to the Discussion Board and submit researched substantial posts to the topics given as required. Your initial posts are due no later than Wednesday. 

Topic 1:
Predictive accounting is a trend in that management wants to know not only how product costs were derived but also more about what future costs and profits will be.  How can managerial accountants provide this information to management? Do not forget to use APA format on your sources and in-text citations.

Do not forget to respond to the other topic for this week..

Topic 2:
Which method do you think allows for the greatest manipulation of net income:  variable or absorption costing and why?  Discuss any ethical concerns associated with your answer. Do not forget APA format on your sources, in-text citations.

Do not forget to respond to the other topic for this week.

Class discussions and participation are required as part of your learning experience. These discussions are designed to have you participate in the learning process and enhance your understanding of the course material by interacting with the instructor and other students. Using proper business English, post your answers/opinions using at least 1 resource from the KU library (link above) for each topic given and comment on your classmates’ posts. Make sure you have noted your source in proper APA format.

Participation Requirements: The minimum number of posts this week is a total of 3 substantive (4-5 sentences each) posts for the week on 3 different days.  Initial posts to each topic given are due no later than Wednesday.  You must post to each initial topic and for your 3rd required post you may post to either topic given.