Compare the results of the two income statements in questions 1 and 2. Were any items missing or overstated using one approach as compared to the other? Which system more accurately reflects the results for the month, and why

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (d); the business benefits because owners can share responsibilities;

a manufacturer of printed circuit boards uses exponential smoothing with trend to forecast monthly demand of its product. at the end of december, the company wishes to forecast sales for january. the estimate of trend through november has been 200 additional boards sold per month. average sales have been around 1000 units per month. the demand for december was 1100 units. the company uses α = 0.20 and β = 0.10. make a forecast including trend for the month of january.