Consider variance analysis in a service industry. Is it a good thing to use or a bad thing to use? Why? What good behaviors could it encourage? What bad behaviors might it encourage? Consider a service industry you are familiar with or something like a call center or tax practice in your discussion.

This question will help the students to understand why they need to study accounting. Question responses should be a minimum of 250 words, with a goal of 500 words with at least 1 outside, academic strength source. A response to at least two of your classmates is required.