Barbara Scott has just been hired as the new controller for Physical Therapy Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of physical therapy equipment. The vice president of finance reports directly to the president of the company. The finance area has three offices—controller, treasurer, and internal auditor. Other departments who have vice presidents reporting directly to the president are Marketing and Production.

The controller's office consists of three departmental supervisors who each supervises three employees. The three departments are Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Tax.

a. Construct an organizational chart for Physical Therapy Equipment, Inc.

b. What duties would you expect the controller and her staff to perform?