Eddison Electric Company (EEC) provides electricity for several states in the United States. You have been
employed as a cost accountant at this organization. The President of EEC recently called a meeting to
announce that a firm has approached EEC about a possible acquisition. The President wants to consider
this purchase and has requested that you and your staff analyze the feasibility of acquiring this supplier.
Discuss the following:
Which costs would be utilized in making the decision to purchase the asset? Are future costs relevant in
the decision-making process? Please justify and support your position.
List and discuss the pros and/or cons associated with this potential acquisition.
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