Required - a report written from the point of view of the management accountant of Apple Inc. directed to the general manager in which you review the nominated management accounting concept of Apple Inc.

Explain the issues in more depth and comment on the implications of the issues.

1. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of cost behavior
2. Identify the different types of cost behavior
3. Describe the different cost estimation techniques used by Apple Inc
4. Explain the role of cost objects and how they support decision-making
5. Compare direct and indirect costs and the process of allocation