Question

The top management of a fast-food hamburger chain is considering installing point-of-sale machines that will allow customers to pay for food with a credit card or debit card. Previously, the restaurant has accepted only cash. What information could the management accounting department supply to assist management with this decision?

Answer 1

Answer:

Accounting department plays an important role in implementation of any new system because that the only department which knows each and every points for implementation of new system, here is some of the example of information the accounting department can give to management.

i. Daily turnover of outlets

ii. No of customers expected to pay through ATM card

iii. Cost of installation and operation of new point of sales (POS) system

iv. Savings from new point of sales (POS) system and interest cost saving