Topic: AMAZON ANNUAL REPORT
Review the latest Amazon.com annual report for the description of the
business. (See Item 1: Business)
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9OTA4OTN8Q2hp
bGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1
Write a 1-2 page summary answering the two following requirements:
First requirement: Within the annual report, specifically read Item
One: Business. After reading through that section, describe whether you
think Amazon uses job order costing or process costing. Explain the
reasons for your answer.
Second requirement: State the amount of inventory the company holds at
12/31/2010. What are the components of the inventory (raw material,
work-in-process, finished goods)? How were you able to determine that
information from what was provided within the annual report?
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Your work should be submitted in a Word document, typed in
double-space, in 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. It
should be 2 pages maximum. The page margins on the top, bottom, left
side, and right side should be 1 inch each. You should use the APA
guidelines for writing and citations.
Submit the Word document to the appropriate dropbox. See Course
Calendar for due dates.
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Evaluation Criteria
Read the Short Writing Exercises Grading Rubric to understand
expectations for this assignment. Keep the following points in mind:
•The features of job costing and process costing are accurately
identified and explained.
•The reasons why a company may use job costing or process costing are
analyzed and explained.