1. Would R.S. Owens, the manufacturer of Oscar statues, use job costing or process costing?
Original blog posting (March 21, 2014)

2. R.S. Owens, a company in Chicago, produces the “Oscars” statues
Officially named the “Academy Award of Merit”
Weigh 8.5 pounds
Take three to four weeks to manufacture

3. Video of how Oscars are made
w-an-oscar-is-made.cnnmoney/index.html

4. Question
Would R.S. Owens use job costing or process costing for its Oscar production?  Why?

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