Cost And Managerial Accounting

The purpose of cost and management accounting is to provide managers with information which helps them to control, plan and make decisions. This book covers the basic principles and techniques including methods and procedures. Sample questions from CIMA papers (stages 1

Note: If you are purchasing an electronic version, MyAccountingLab does not come automatically packaged with it. To purchase MyAccountingLab, please visitwww.MyAccountingLab.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text and MyAccountingLab by searching for ISBN 10: 0133138445 / ISBN 13: 9780133138443. Horngren: Cost Accounting leads the market because of its strong emphasis on decision making, extensive real-world examples provided in a modular, flexible format and is supported by a large quantity and range of assignment material. This text focuses on how cost accounting helps managers make better decisions by using financial and nonfinancial information better.

This text explains and illustrates the principle accounting techniques involved in the production of cost information, and their application to a broad range of managerial decision-making, planning and control activities, coupled with a critical evaluation of the underlying concepts and contemporary issues. By embracing both the practical and theoretical strands of management accounting systems, the text provides descriptive and analytical coverage, and includes a teaching and assessment features.

In order to survive in the changing business environment,organisations should rethink their strategic philosophy and the role of management accounting. The primary focus of this book is on techniques and concepts of cost and management accounting for strategic business decisions.It focuses on both conventional and contemporary issues.The book will serve as a reference source for practicing accountants, senior executives and managers working in human resources, operations, and accounting divisions. As the principal focus of this book is on conceptual foundations, it would also be ideal for courses in graduate programs such as master's degree, MBA or Executive MBA.