1points time remaining 34 minutes 46 seconds00: 34: 46 item 2item 2 1 points time remaining 34 minutes 46 seconds00: 34: 46 in 20x2, the robinson company switched its inventory method from fifo to average cost. inventories at the end of 20x1 were reported in the balance sheet at $22 million. if the average cost method had been used, 20x1 ending inventory would have been $20 million. the company's tax rate is 25%. the adjustment to 20x2’s beginning retained earnings would be:

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?