Accounting information (both financial and non-financial) can be used for a variety of purposes. Identify the most likely purpose for the following information (i.e., will it be used for scorekeeping, problem solving, or decision making?).

a. Bohdan prepared the financial statements for the Coil Division of TRS Industries.

b. Carol prepared an analysis of the variances between actual and budgeted results for her department.

c. Abdul explained why the Finishing Department of Tree Town Clothing Company did not meet its production expectations.

d. Cost accountant John Wong prepared a comparative report for the manager of Carlyle Industries on two different production methods for the company’s factory.

e. A budget report for the Maintenance Department was prepared.

f. The financial statements for Havoc Manufacturing were made available online.