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Catanese and Vulcan (A)

By: V.G. Narayanan and Sanjay Pothen
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Abstract

A small CPA firm puts in a new performance measurement system, and profits increase by 350% in less than a year. This case illustrates the reasons for improved profitability as well as the sustainability of levels of growth, the opportunities, and the threats that await the company.

Keywords

Cost Accounting; Performance Evaluation; SWOT Analysis; Profit

Citation

Narayanan, V.G., and Sanjay Pothen. "Catanese and Vulcan (A)." Harvard Business School Case 100-021, August 1999. (Revised May 2001.)
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V.G. Narayanan

Accounting and Management
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