Paper # 1
Write a two to three page paper in which you:
1. Predict the main costs (e.g., labor cost, material cost) associated with the production of VectorCal's drone navigation system. Provide a rationale for the response.
2. Compare and contrast the direct and indirect costs associated with the drone navigation system that both your company and VectorCal would assume. Predict whether or not your companycouldeasily control these costsand thus reduce production expenses. Justify the response.
3. Compare your company with VectorCal relative to the price of acquisition, semi-variable costs, and allocated direct and indirect costs of the drone navigation system. Justify the response.
4. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Outline the process to forecast the likely price of an acquisition, calculate semi-variable costs, and allocate direct and indirect costs.
• Examine the various cost classifications, the different allocation bases, and the application of cost-accounting standards.
• Determine how to validate costs and certify cost and pricing data.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
• Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.
Paper # 2
The Department of Defense plans to issue a $400,000 government contract to a company that specializes in drone navigation technologies. As a result, a government auditor has been contacted to examine the operational data VectorCal and one competitor (previously identified as "your company") in order to decide which company should winthegovernment contract.
Note: You may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Write a six to eight page paper in which you:
1. Createa one page overview of the history and background of each company vying for the government contract.
2. Specifyat least one of the recent major contracts that was awarded to both companies. Explain the fundamental reasons why both companies were awarded the contract(s) that you specified.
3. Determine the type(s) of contract for which both companies might be eligible (e.g., fixed-price, cost reimbursement, etc.). Justify the response.
4. Discuss at least three direct costs and three indirect costs that each company incurred during the production of its navigation system. Explain the manner in which this data would factor into your decision as to which company would be more eligible to receive the contract.
5. Suggest which company should be awarded this government contract based on the data that was presented for each company. Next, provide three to five reasons to support your stance.
6. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Specify the government policies regarding profit and pricing adjustments for contracts.
• Evaluate the role played by contract auditors.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
• Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.