Solving an international corporation’s travel dilemma

This instructional case, using the New Hampshire subsidiary of a London-based company, examines a financial reporting manager’s actual role in minimizing corporate travel expense and the related record keeping necessary to ensure ISO 14001 compliance. Students must use both quantitative and non-quantitative data to evaluate several alternatives while considering corporate policy ramifications of their ‘accounting’ decision. This case is designed primarily for the introductory managerial accounting course; and if used early in the semester, will reinforce course vocabulary. In addition, the case can be used later in the semester to provide a realistic application illustrating relevant costing and decision-making.