Brittney's Boutique: Tailoring a budget for function as well as fashion

This case is designed for use in an introductory managerial accounting course. The case provides you with the opportunity to extend and apply managerial accounting knowledge in the practical, real-world setting of managing the start-up of Brittney's Boutique, a student's entrepreneurial efforts in the retail fashion merchandising business. The case is intended to challenge you to: (1) use managerial accounting knowledge to prepare statements, analyses, and budgets; (2) recognize and understand the needs and challenges in starting a business; (3) apply Excel knowledge, skills and abilities; and (4) analyze and combine managerial accounting information to make judgments, conclusions and recommendations.