The book sets a new standard for cost accounting textbooks. It aims at equipping students with a solid grounding in the concepts of cost accounting. With rich pedagogy and an easy-to-understand approach, it meets the specific requirements of the undergraduate students of different Indian universities. This book can also be useful for the students of CA, CS, MBA and ICWA level of Indian universities.

A less-expensive grayscale paperback version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922936. Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today's college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the "why" as well as the "how" aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.

For CA, CS, ICWA, MBA, BBA, CFA and Unified Syllabus of UGC for B.Com. And M.com. has been taken into consideration. A large number of new problems set in latest examinations have been included. Almost all chapters have been revised, updated and re-arranged.

An excellent book for commerce students appearing in competitive, professional and other examinations. 1. Elements of Cost and their Classification, 2. Materials Control and Valuation, 3. Labour Cost Control, 4. Expenses/Overheads, 5. Overheads—Machine Hour Rate, 6. Single or Unit or Output Costing, 7. Calculation of Tender Price or Quotation Price, 8. Production Account or Manufacturing Account, 9. Contract Costing, Job Costing and Batch Costing, 10. Process Cost Accounting, 11. Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts, Operating Costing/Service Costing Cost Control Accounts or Non-Integrated Accounts Integrated Accounts.