You will describe how companies use process cost systems to apply costs to similar mass produced products in a continuous fashion. When completing this discussion, you will see the differences and similarities between the job order cost system and the process cost system.

Scenario:You manage custom orders of Alpine Auto's luxury automobiles manufacturing division. The company's raw materials consist mainly of fiberglass, metal, plastic, and computer technology.

• Describe what manufacturing information would be important to track and why? Please make sure to report the accounting documents used to gather and report this information.