This chapter's opener featured Neal Gottlieb and his company Three Twins Ice Cream.
Required:
1. Neal recently built a large manufacturing facility. Explain how his company's process cost summary report would differ after his new manufacturing facility is operating.
2. How does holding raw materials inventories increase costs? If the items are not used in production, how can they impact profits? Explain.
3. Suppose Three Twins Ice Cream decides to allow customers to make their own unique ice cream flavors. Why might the company then use a hybrid costing system?