Memorandum
To: Accounting 202 Students
From: [Social Security Number]
Subject: Problem 5-43 Memorandum
Date: February 24, 2000
Format: This memorandum should be typed in 12 point font (Aerial, Courier, or Times Roman). It should be double spaced with 1" margins.
Grading: The grades will be weighted as follow: 50% grammar, spelling and writing; and 50% content in answering the question. It is expected that you will turn in a polished well-written memorandum. Poorly written memoranda will be penalized heavily.
Writing: Any sources that you use (including your textbook) should be cited properly according to MLA style. The tone of your memorandum should be tailored to the intended recipient. A memorandum does not have a closing line (i.e. Sincerely yours, Thank you, etc.). It is supposed to be initialed next to your name on the "From" line.
Content: You may want to address the following in responding to the question.
accurate information and how this information will be used.
new product costs.
Length: 1-2 pages. 2 pages maximum. Be short, concise and specific. It is not necessary to write 2 pages to get a high score; just use the amount of space necessary to completely answer the question.
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2000 by beginning of class
PLEASE NOTE: DO ONLY 5-43, part 4. (Do not do part 1-4 as the syllabus says). You will need to do parts 1-3 only to the extent that they are necessary to write the memorandum.