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      <title>Workshop @ HKU by Joseph (GenAI)</title>
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         <title>Universal Prompt Generator</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I want you to become my Prompt Creator. Your goal is to help me craft the best possible prompt for my needs. The prompt will be used by you, ChatGPT. You will follow the following process:<br><br></p><p>1. Your first response will be to ask me what the prompt should be about. I will provide my answer, but we will need to improve it through continual iterations by going through the next steps.<br><br></p><p>2. Based on my input, you will generate 3 sections.</p><p><strong>a. </strong>Revised prompt (provide your rewritten prompt. it should be clear, concise, and easily understood by you),</p><p><strong>b. </strong>Suggestions (provide suggestions on what details to include in the prompt to improve it), and</p><p><strong>c. </strong>Questions (ask any relevant questions pertaining to what additional information is needed from me to improve the prompt).<br><br></p><p>3. We will continue this iterative process with me providing additional information to you and you updating the prompt in the Revised prompt section until it's complete.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Summarising</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/aiclass2026/hku2025/wish/3165059935</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>2024 Q3 HK Macroeconomics Forecast</p><p><br></p><p>question:</p><ol><li><p>What's the forecasted average GDP across 4 quarters in 2023?</p></li><li><p>Who sponsored "The Hong Kong Macroeconomic Forecast"?</p></li></ol><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>1.1 Course Outline</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/aiclass2026/hku2025/wish/3165792277</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>To-DO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Download the material(PDF and .txt) files. (Course number 3106)</p></li><li><p>Upload the PDF to the HKU ChatGPT, then copy and paste the following prompt.</p></li></ul><p>-----------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>STEPS:</strong></p><p><em>1. Prompt (copy and paste):</em></p><blockquote><p><em>(Action: Upload 1.1 - the reference course outline)</em></p></blockquote><pre><code>This is a reference course outline. Extract all the text from this file. 

You will use this outline reference and apply to different courses,&nbsp; you need to 1) identify all the variables, eg. Course Subject, description, objectives, learning outcome, professors etc 2) Learn the text pattern, style, tone, wording on each section.

Say "read" after reading and understand the document completely.</code></pre><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Objective: Book chapters content &gt; Course Outline</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <title>Objective: ppt slides &gt; MC &amp; Short Questions</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <pubDate>2024-10-12 08:18:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2. MC Questions</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>TO-DO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Download the material(ppt slides) file.</p></li><li><p>Upload the slide to ChatGPT, then copy and paste the following prompt.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>STEPS:</strong></p><p>Generate 10 multiple-choice questions based on the slides uploaded. At the end of questions, summarise a list of correct answer for each question. Along each correct answer, add the reference slide number for me to refer back to. Add explanation about why the answers are correct and incorrect. Remove markdown or html syntax.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Objective: Input basic info &gt; Speech Script</title>
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         <title>3. Speech Script</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/aiclass2026/hku2025/wish/3165816630</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>TO-DO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Get ready to the background information of a Speech</p></li><li><p>Copy and paste the following prompt.</p></li><li><p>Input the information under the # Information section</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>STEPS:</strong></p><pre><code>Create a speech tailored for a specific topic, situation, duration, and purpose, while maintaining a human-like speaking tone.

# Information
[TOPIC]: 
[SITUATION]: 
[DURATION]: 
[PURPOSE]: 
[TONE]: 

# Steps
1. Understand the details provided:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Topic: Focus on the main subject of the speech.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Situation: Consider the context or event in which the speech will be delivered.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Duration: Ensure the speech is appropriate for the given time frame.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Purpose: Identify the main goal the speech aims to achieve.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Tone: Adapt the speech language and style to match the desired tone.

2. Start with a compelling introduction to capture the audience's attention.
3. Develop the core message of the speech, ensuring it aligns with the purpose and maintains relevance to the topic.
4. Incorporate anecdotes or examples, if applicable, to support points and make the speech engaging.
5. Conclude with a strong closing statement that reinforces the speech's purpose.


# Output Format
- Provide the speech in paragraph format.
- Aim for natural and conversational language.
- Ensure the speech length is suitable for the specified duration.

# Examples
Example 1:
- Input:&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;- Topic: Environmental Protection
&nbsp;&nbsp;- Situation: School Assembly
&nbsp;&nbsp;- Duration: 5 minutes
&nbsp;&nbsp;- Purpose: Educate students
&nbsp;&nbsp;- Tone: Inspirational

- Output:&nbsp;&nbsp;
"Good morning everyone, today I am excited to talk about a matter close to our hearts—the preservation of our environment. I’m sure you’ll agree that our planet is our only home, and it deserves our attention and care... [Continue with a speech appropriate for a 5-minute duration, incorporating examples related to students and focusing on inspirational language suitable for a school assembly environment.]"

(Note: A real example should be appropriately long and detailed for 5 minutes.)</code></pre><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Objective: Input basic info &gt; Customised Reference Letter</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <title>4. Reference Letter</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/aiclass2026/hku2025/wish/3165842999</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>TO-DO:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Get ready to the background information of a Speech</p></li><li><p>Copy and paste the following prompt.</p></li><li><p>Input the information under the # Information section</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>STEPS:</strong></p><pre><code>Write a reference letter for a university student.

The letter should highlight the student's achievements, skills, and qualities that make them a suitable candidate for further academic pursuits. 

Remember to personalise the letter with specific examples and anecdotes that showcase the student's strengths and contributions.

# Information
[STUDENT INFO]: 
[PROFESSOR INFO]: 
[DATE]: 
[PURPOSE]: 
[ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE]: 
[PERSONAL SKILLS OR QUALITIES]: 
[SPECIFIC EXAMPLES]: 

# Steps
1. Start with a Formal Greeting: Address the letter appropriately, using "Dear [Recipient's Name]."
2. Introduction: Introduce yourself and your professional relationship with the student, specifying how long and in what capacity you have known them.
3. Academic and Personal Achievements: Detail the student's academic accomplishments and any personal achievements that are relevant.
4. Skills and Qualities: Highlight the skills and qualities that make the student standout, such as leadership, teamwork, communication skills, or dedication.
5. Specific Examples: Provide specific examples of the student's work or activities that illustrate their strengths and potential.
6. Conclusion and Endorsement: Conclude with a strong endorsement of the student for the program, emphasizing their readiness and suitability.
7. Formal Closing: End the letter with a formal closing such as "Sincerely" or "Best regards," followed by your name and position.

# Output Format
The reference letter should be structured as a formal letter, including distinct paragraphs for the introduction, academic achievements, skills and qualities, specific examples, and conclusion. The letter should be approximately 3-5 paragraphs in length.&nbsp;



# Examples
Example 1:
- Input: Details about the student's academic achievements, skills, and experiences.
- Output:

&nbsp;&nbsp;```
&nbsp;&nbsp;Dear [Recipient's Name],

&nbsp;&nbsp;I am writing to recommend [Student's Name] for the [Program] at [University]. As their professor for [Course] at [Institution] for the past [Duration], I have had the pleasure of witnessing [Student's Name]'s growth and dedication firsthand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;[Student's Name] has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, achieving [specific achievements]. Beyond their academic capabilities, they have shown strong leadership by [specific example], showcasing their ability to work effectively in team settings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the most memorable instances that highlighted [Student's Name]'s capability was during [specific example], where they [describe the situation and outcome].

&nbsp;&nbsp;In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse [Student's Name] for the [Program]. I am confident that they will bring both enthusiasm and expertise to your esteemed university.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sincerely,&nbsp;



&nbsp;&nbsp;[Your Name]

&nbsp;&nbsp;[Your Position]

&nbsp;&nbsp;```

# Notes
- Ensure to adjust the letter to suit the specific requirements of the program or opportunity the student is applying for.
- Include precise metrics or examples to strengthen the letter's impact.
- Maintain a professional tone throughout the letter.</code></pre>]]></description>
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         <title>Napkin AI Exercise #1 - ChatGPT models comparison</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Model Architecture and Parameters</strong></p><ul><li><p>ChatGPT 3.5: Based on the GPT-3.5 architecture, it has 175 billion parameters. This allows it to generate relatively coherent responses with contextual awareness.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4: Significantly upgraded to approximately 1 trillion parameters, providing enhanced language understanding and generation capabilities.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4o: Known as "Omni," this version is further optimized for efficiency and focuses on performance in specific tasks.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Multimodal Capabilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>ChatGPT 3.5: Limited to text input and output, lacking multimodal processing capabilities.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4: Introduced multimodal functionality, capable of handling both text and images, expanding its application range.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4o: Further extends to processing text, images, audio, and video, making it more versatile in handling multimedia data.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Context Handling Ability</strong></p><ul><li><p>ChatGPT 3.5: Supports a maximum context length of 4,096 tokens, suitable for medium-length conversations.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4: Supports up to 8,192 tokens, enhancing its ability to handle longer and more complex interactions.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4o: Capable of processing up to 128,000 tokens of context, greatly improving its understanding and response capability for complex discussions.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Performance and Applications</strong></p><ul><li><p>ChatGPT 3.5: Offers quick response times, suitable for basic text interactions and tasks requiring rapid replies; it is a cost-effective choice.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4: Provides higher quality and more context-rich responses but is slightly slower; it is better suited for applications needing high accuracy and detailed content generation.</p></li><li><p>ChatGPT 4o: Exhibits excellent cost-effectiveness, especially in real-time applications; its multilingual support and dynamic knowledge retrieval capabilities make it widely applicable across various industries.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Napkin AI Exercise #2 - Timeline</title>
         <author>aiclass2026</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/aiclass2026/hku2025/wish/3165861626</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>2015-2020: Early Developments</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>December 11, 2015</strong>: OpenAI is founded.</p></li><li><p><strong>June 11, 2018</strong>: Launch of <strong>GPT-1</strong>, the first Generative Pre-trained Transformer model with 117 million parameters.</p></li><li><p><strong>February 14, 2019</strong>: Introduction of <strong>GPT-2</strong>, featuring 1.5 billion parameters, which garnered significant media attention for its capabilities.</p></li><li><p><strong>June 11, 2020</strong>: Release of <strong>GPT-3</strong>, boasting 175 billion parameters and setting new benchmarks in natural language processing.</p></li></ul><p><strong>2021: Advancements in Instruction Following</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>January 27, 2022</strong>: OpenAI releases <strong>InstructGPT</strong>, improving the model's ability to follow instructions and reducing factual inaccuracies.</p></li></ul><p><strong>2022: ChatGPT Launch</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>November 30, 2022</strong>: OpenAI launches <strong>ChatGPT</strong>, based on GPT-3.5. It quickly gains popularity, reaching over 1 million users within five days.</p></li></ul><p><strong>2023: Major Updates and Features</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>January 30, 2023</strong>: ChatGPT surpasses 100 million users.</p></li><li><p><strong>February 1, 2023</strong>: Launch of <strong>ChatGPT Plus</strong>, a subscription service offering enhanced features.</p></li><li><p><strong>March 1, 2023</strong>: Introduction of the <strong>ChatGPT API</strong>, allowing developers to integrate ChatGPT into their applications.</p></li><li><p><strong>March 14, 2023</strong>: Release of <strong>GPT-4</strong>, a multimodal model capable of processing both text and images.</p></li><li><p><strong>March 31, 2023</strong>: Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT due to privacy concerns.</p></li><li><p><strong>May 15, 2023</strong>: Launch of the ChatGPT iOS app.</p></li><li><p><strong>July 21, 2023</strong>: Release of the official ChatGPT Android app.</p></li><li><p><strong>August 28, 2023</strong>: Launch of <strong>ChatGPT Enterprise</strong>, targeting business users with advanced features.</p></li><li><p><strong>September 20, 2023</strong>: Integration of DALL-E 3 into ChatGPT for enhanced image generation capabilities.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Create a Line plots on the following csv data:</p><p><br></p><p>Month,Product A Sales,Product B Sales</p><p>January,150,200</p><p>February,180,220</p><p>March,210,250</p><p>April,240,270</p><p>May,300,310</p><p>June,320,330</p><p>July,350,360</p><p>August,370,380</p><p>September,390,400</p><p>October,410,420</p><p>November,430,440</p><p>December,450,470</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Here is the sample data of a <strong>Warehouse, you may ask any data analytics and visualisation questions:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Example:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Interactive dashboard comparing sales heatmaps vs. customer density</p></li><li><p>Dual-axis charts showing profit margins vs. inventory costs</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <author>aiclass2026</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<pre><code>1. Introduction to ChatGPT (HKU version)</code></pre><pre><code>2. How to use ChatGPT to generate class materials (course outline, MC questions, speech, reference letter)</code></pre><pre><code>3. Break</code></pre><pre><code>4. How to use AI tools to generate diagrams and charts</code></pre><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>Output format</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>Control the word length &amp; presentation look like (paragraph, point form, table)</p></li></ul><p><em>Example: </em></p><blockquote><p><em>Each learning chapters in at least 100 words and present in point form</em></p></blockquote><p><br></p><ol start="2"><li><p>Role and Skill</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>Manage the results fit your goal</p></li></ul><p><em>Example: </em></p><blockquote><p>You are tasked with creating a comprehensive course outline in university based on basic course information. </p><p>The course information will be provided to you, and you should use it to develop a well-structured outline.</p></blockquote>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Describe what slides want to make:</p><p><br></p><pre><code>Course Objectives
1. To provide students with basic knowledge regarding the key principles and concepts of financial accounting
2. To help students comprehend the framework of accounting theory, the basic accounting cycle, and the preparation of financial statements
3. To develop students’ ability to use financial accounting information in different decision-making scenarios</code></pre><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>1.2 Course Outline (copy and paste the whole text prompt)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<pre><code>Now I upload this new course-related content, generate a 200-word course description, 5 course objectives and 3 learning activities with referenced format according to the previous file. remove markdown syntax.
Textbook reference for ACCT3106 Management Control

Course outline reference: https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/f/course/254657/24_25-ACCT3106.pdf 

Book reference:
Horngren, Charles T, Srikant M Datar, and Madhav V Rajan. Cost Accounting : A Managerial Emphasis. Fifteenth edition. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc, 2015. Print.

http://find.lib.hku.hk/record=alma991023145379703414 

Table of Content (Please take reference to create a course outline)

    1. The Manager and Management Accounting — 2

    2. An Introduction to Cost Terms and Purposes — 28

    3. Cost--Volume--Profit Analysis — 66

    4. Job Costing — 106

    5. Activity-Based Costing and Activity-Based Management — 150

    6. Master Budget and Responsibility Accounting — 196

    7. Flexible Budgets, Direct-Cost Variances, and Management Control — 248

    8. Flexible Budgets, Overhead Cost Variances, and Management Control — 288

    9. Inventory Costing and Capacity Analysis — 328

    10. Determining How Costs Behave — 370

    11. Decision Making and Relevant Information — 424

    12. Strategy, Balanced Scorecard, and Strategic Profitability Analysis — 472

    13. Pricing Decisions and Cost Management — 516

    14. Cost Allocation, Customer-Profitability Analysis, and Sales-Variance Analysis — 550

    15. Allocation of Support-Department Costs, Common Costs, and Revenues — 592

    16. Cost Allocation: Joint Products and Byproducts — 632

    17. Process Costing — 664

    18. Spoilage, Rework, and Scrap — 706

    19. Balanced Scorecard: Quality and Time — 734

    20. Inventory Management, Just-in-Time, and Simplified Costing Methods — 764

    21. Capital Budgeting and Cost Analysis — 802

    22. Management Control Systems, Transfer Pricing, and Multinational Considerations — 840

    23. Performance Measurement, Compensation, and Multinational Considerations — 874

Subheadings for Chapter 2 - An Introduction to Cost Terms and Purposes

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    1. High Fixed Costs Bankrupt Twinkie Maker

    2. Costs and Cost Terminology — 29

    3. Direct Costs and Indirect Costs — 30

    4. Cost Allocation Challenges — 31

    5. Factors Affecting Direct/Indirect Cost Classifications — 31

    6. Cost-Behaviour Patterns: Variable Costs and Fixed Costs — 32

    7. Cost Drivers — 34

    8. Concepts in Action: Zipcar Helps Twitter Reduce Fixed Costs Relevant Range — 35

    9. Relationships Between Types of Costs — 36

    10. Total Costs and Unit Costs — 36

    11. Unit Costs — 36

    12. Use Unit Costs Cautiously — 37

    13. Business Sectors, Types of Inventory, Inventoriable Costs, and Period Costs — 38

    14. Manufacturing-, Merchandising-, and Service-Sector Companies — 38

    15. Types of Inventory — 38

    16. Commonly Used Classifications of Manufacturing Costs — 38

    17. Inventoriable Costs — 39

    18. Period Costs — 39

    19. Illustrating the Flow of Inventoriable Costs and Period Costs — 40

    20. Manufacturing-Sector Example — 40

    21. Recap of Inventoriable Costs and Period Costs — 44

    22. Prime Costs and Conversion Costs — 45

    23. Concepts in Action: Cost Structure at Nordstrom Spurs Growth

    24. Measuring Costs Requires Judgment — 46

    25. Measuring Labor Costs — 46

    26. Overtime Premium and Idle Time — 47

    27. Benefits of Defining Accounting Terms — 47

    28. Different Meanings of Product Costs — 48

    29. A Framework for Cost Accounting and Cost Management — 49

    30. Calculating the Cost of Products, Services, and Other Cost Objects — 50

    31. Obtaining Information for Planning and Control and Performance Evaluation — 50

    32. Analysing the Relevant Information for Making Decisions — 50

Subheadings for Chapter 6 - Master Budget and Responsibility Accounting

    1. "Scrimping" at the Ritz: Master Budgets

    2. Budgets and the Budgeting Cycle — 198

    3. Strategic Plans and Operating Plans — 198

    4. Budgeting Cycle and Master Budget — 199

    5. Advantages and Challenges of Implementing Budgets — 199

    6. Promoting Coordination and Communication — 199

    7. Providing a Framework for Judging Performance and Facilitating Learning — 200

    8. Motivating Managers and Other Employees — 201

    9. Challenges in Administering Budgets — 201

    10. Developing an Operating Budget — 201

    11. Time Coverage of Budgets — 202

    12. Steps in Preparing an Operating Budget — 202

    13. Financial Planning Models and Sensitivity Analysis — 213

    14. Concepts in Action: Web-Enabled Budgeting and Hendrick Motorsports

    15. Budgeting and Responsibility Accounting — 215

    16. Organization Structure and Responsibility — 216

    17. Feedback — 216

    18. Responsibility and Controllability — 217

    19. Human Aspects of Budgeting — 218

    20. Budgetary Slack — 218

    21. Stretch Targets — 219

    22. Kaizen Budgeting — 220

    23. Budgeting in Multinational Companies — 221

Subheading for Chapter 7 - Flexible Budgets, Direct-Cost Variances, and Management Control

    1. Going for the (Other) Green: Reducing Standard Costs

    2. Static Budgets and Variances — 249

    3. The Use of Variances — 249

    4. Static Budgets and Static-Budget Variances — 250

    5. Flexible Budgets — 252

    6. Flexible-Budget Variances and Sales-Volume Variances — 253

    7. Sales-Volume Variances — 253

    8. Flexible-Budget Variances — 254

    9. Concepts in Action: Flexible Budgets at Corning

    10. Standard Costs for Variance Analysis — 256

    11. Obtaining Budgeted Input Prices and Budgeted Input Quantities — 256

    12. Price Variances and Efficiency Variances for Direct-Cost Inputs — 258

    13. Price Variances — 258

    14. Efficiency Variance — 259

    15. Journal Entries Using Standard Costs — 261

    16. Implementing Standard Costing — 263

    17. Concepts in Action: Starbucks Reduces Direct-Cost Variances to Brew a Turnaround

    18. Management's Use of Variances — 264

    19. Multiple Causes of Variances — 264

    20. When to Investigate Variances — 265

    21. Using Variances for Performance Measurement — 265

    22. Organization Learning — 266

    23. Continuous Improvement — 266

    24. Financial and Nonfinancial Performance Measures — 266

    25. Benchmarking and Variance Analysis — 267</code></pre><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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