a$.$ Expected price, cost, and tax information are needed.

b$.$ Cost savings from improved order entry quality and improved customer satisfaction.

c$.$ A performance report triggered the investigation that led to corrective action.

d$.$ Relevant cost information is needed to decide whether to make or buy the component.

e$.$ Accounting must analyze cost$-$volume$-$profit effects.

f$.$ Initial quality costs by category with reports revealing their changes over time.

g$.$ Price and cost information with budgeted income statements are needed.

h$.$ Cost information for moving and waiting activities and finished goods inventories.