Refer to financial statement of Apple (Apple.com) and Google (Google.com) to answer the following.
1. Identify at least two activities at Apple and Google that cause costs to be incurred. Do you believe these companies should be consered about controlling costs of the activities you identified? Explain.
2. Would you classify Apple and Google as service, merchandising, or manufacturing companies? Explain.
3. Is activity-based costing useful for companies such as Apple and Google? Explain.
answer the three stated questions in a 2 to 3-page written report.
You must reference your textbook when crafting your response. Document your citations throughout the text of your report; APA is the accepted format.
Your papers must include an introduction and a clear thesis, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Top papers demonstrate a solid understanding of the material AND critical thinking.