Problem solving, scorekeeping, and attention directing. For each of the following activi¬

ties, identify the major function (problem solving, scorekeeping, and attention directing) the accountant is performing.

a. Preparing a monthly statement ofAustralian sales for the IBM marketing vice-president

b. Interpreting differences between actual results and budgeted amounts on a performance report for the customer warranty department of General Electric

c. Preparing a schedule of amortization2 for forklift trucks in the receiving department of a Hewlett Packard plant in Scotland

d. Analyzing, for a Mitsubishi international manufacturing manager, the desirability of buy¬

ing some auto parts made in Korea

e. Interpreting why a Birmingham distribution centre did not adhere to its delivery costs budget

f. Explaining a Xerox shipping department’s performance report g. Preparing, for the manager of production control of a U.S. steel plant, a cost comparison of two computerized manufacturing control systems h. Preparing a scrap report for the finishing department of a Toyota parts plant i. Preparing the budget for the maintenance department ofMount Sinai Hospital j. Analyzing, for a General Motors product designer, the impact on product costs of some new headlight lamps Required Identify each activity in parts

(a) to (j) as a problem-solving, scorekeeping, or attention-directing function.