A. Compare the characteristics of job costing and process costing. Consider how each method impacts the accounting work involved.

B. Select a company of your choice and explain when they might use job costing and when they might use process costing. Cite your work and include sufficient detail.

C. Explain why costing methods used in the service industry are different from those used in the manufacturing or merchandising industries.

D. Select a service industry company of your choice that uses costing and explain the benefits of costing for service companies. Cite your work and include sufficient detail.