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1. Prepare a presentation for the HT Power Board of Directors to review the performance of the Luotang Project. Pay particular attention to questions that may be raised concerning the accuracy and meaning of the volume variance and comparison with the standard cost metrics provided to you. Focus your discussion on changes in the input variables which determine revenue and expenses in this industry.

2. Assuming that the heat content of the coal was at the mid-point of the no-adjustment range in 2006, how much of the deterioration could be explained by Mr. Tan’s suspicion that they were being shipped lower-quality coal? You may assume that the adjustment mechanism relating to the moisture content of coal adequately protects the project company when high water content coal is delivered and the effects are generally linear.

3. What changes, if any, would you recommend be made in the management accounting performance system to improve the reporting and evaluation of Luotang Power Project?

4. Prepare a presentation for the HT Power Board of Directors to review the performance of the Luotang Project. Pay particular attention to questions that may be raised concerning the accuracy and meaning of the volume variance and comparison with the standard cost metrics provided to you. Focus your discussion on changes in the input variables which determine revenue and expenses in this industry.

5. Assuming that the heat content of the coal was at the mid-point of the no-adjustment range in 2006, how much of the deterioration could be explained by Mr. Tan’s suspicion that they were being shipped lower-quality coal? You may assume that the adjustment mechanism relating to the moisture content of coal adequately protects the project company when high water content coal is delivered and the effects are generally linear.

6. What changes, if any, would you recommend be made in the management accounting performance system to improve the reporting and...