You work for an accounting firm, and your supervisor is interested in learning more about the proposed tax reforms in your state. You are asked to write a short report that provides your supervisor with information and data on the proposed tax reforms and how they will affect the processes your firm has in place. You will have to consult several sources to gather this information.
What type of short informational report have you been asked to write?
a. A progress report
b. An investigative report
c. A summary

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?