Please include where the information came from, I'm struggling a little bit with the "hunting" aspect of this assignment. Thank you so much!

ABC Scavenger Hunt: 1. What year was Activity Based Costing first introduced? What was the occasion or publication? 2. Robert S. Kaplan and William J Bruns are considered to be the "founders" of Activity Based Costing. Briefly explain the background of each founder Write one paragraph (2-3 sentences) about Dr. Kaplan's background and accomplishments Write another paragraph (2-3 sentences) about Dr. Bruns'accomplishments. 3. Using your own words, briefly discuss the main advantages of ABC. (For example, why is ABC considered to be superior to the plantwide rate method?) 4. Again, using your own words, discuss two main disadvantages of ABC. (Why might a company be reluctant to use ABC?)