1-8 Using managerial accounting information (LO 1, 3, 4) John Dough's bakery in Waxahachie, Texas, specializes in chocolate chip cookies. While John's business does not yet have a national presence, like Mrs. Fields, he does have a strong statewide reputation. Recently, John has been receiving some out-of-state orders through the company's website. He is beginning to think about the potential for growing his out-of-state business.

Required

a. How can managerial accounting information be useful to John as he thinks about growing his out-of-state business?

b. What decisions might John need to make if he decides to grow his out-of-state business?

c. What managerial accounting information might John fi nd useful as he decides how to grow his out-of-state business?