Scorekeeping, Attention Directing, and Problem Solving For each of the follow- ing, identify the function the accountant is performing: i.e., scorekeeping, attention directing, or problem solving. Also state whether the departments mentioned are service or production departments.

1. Processing the weekly payroll for the maintenance department 2. Explaining the welding foreman’s performance report 3. Analyzing the costs of several different ways to blend raw materials in the foundry 4. Tallying sales, by branches, for the sales vice-president Analyzing, for the president, the impact on net income of a contemplated new product Interpreting why a branch did not meet its sales quota Interpreting variances on a machining foreman’s performance report Preparing the budget for research and development Adjusting journal entries for depreciation on the personnel manager’s office equipment 10. Preparing a customer’s monthly statement. lop2