Read these articles on the importance of setting goals, Article 1 C and Article 2 C. As you read, think about how each article defines and explains the importance of setting goals. Think about how you can apply the ideas in the articles to define your own goals. Take notes as you read, and write down the main idea of each article using a complete sentence in the space provided.

Swain company manufactures one product, it does not maintain any beginning or ending inventories, and its uses a standard cost system. the company's beginning balance in retained earnings is $65,000. it sells one product for $170 per unit and it generated total sales during the period of $603,500 while incurring selling and administrative expenses of $54,500. swain company does not have any variable manufacturing overhead costs and its standard cost card for its only product is as follows: