Management Accounting in Support of Strategy explores how management accounting can support the strategic management process of analysis, formulation, implementation, evaluation, monitoring, and control. If the management accountant is to add value to the business they need to understand how the business works. The toolbox available to the management accountant does not just contain the accounting techniques, but also includes the strategy models and frameworks described in this book. Armed with this array of tools the management accountant is well placed to add significant value to the business. The reader will gain an understanding of the strategic management framework, strategic models and tools, and how management accounting can support the strategic management process. It will be beneficial for undergraduate and postgraduate course students studying strategy or management accounting. The book will also enable practicing accountants to understand how they can make a significant contribution to the success of their organization by demonstrating how management accounting can be used in support of strategy.

AUDIENCE: For upper level undergraduate and MBA Management Accounting courses. APPROACH: Atkinson is a managerially-oriented book that focuses on both quantitative and qualitative aspects of classical and contemporary managerial accounting. COMPETITORS: Garrison, MH;

Radical changes to public service delivery have swept across many regions of the world. Management accounting methods are vital to support operational and strategic decision making in public services internationally. This book provides a comprehensive and “leading-edge” guide to the topic. Written by an expert scholar with practical experience of public service delivery, the book takes account of key trends such as increased demand for public services, financial austerity, technological change and enhanced performance management. A globally relevant book, informed by cutting edge academic research and benefitting from integrated case studies, this is essential reading for both students and practitioners involved with the financial aspects of public services management.

Business professionals that need to gain a stronger understanding of key accounting concepts will appreciate this book’s approach. It focuses on the core concepts framed within the context of one company, C & C Sports and its supply chain. Through this example, they’ll learn fundamentals of how a business operates along with the type of decisions that managers must make on a daily basis. Focus On mini chapters incorporate streamlined, complete coverage of certain topics. Reinforcing examples and exercises are also included to enable business professionals to assess their level of understanding before progressing to more advanced discussions.

This text is an introductory course in management accounting for those seeking an understanding of basic principles and underlying concepts without detailed technical knowledge. It has a strong practical emphasis, with plenty of examples taken from the real world as well as numerical examples with step-by-step explanations.