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;

The book provides a comprehensive coverage of the course-content requirements of the students appearing in the paper ‘Management Accounting’ at the MBA and MCom examinations of different Indian Universities and those of professional institutions. The book has been divided into five convenient sections. Each section covers a different aspect of ‘Management Accounting’ with the subject divided into chapters covering different topics in a systematic and concise manner. The unique features of this book lie in its simple and systematic presentation of theory, which would enable the students to solve practical problems with ease. The other main strengths of this book are: plentiful illustrative examples and end-of-the-chapter exercises with answers.

Praise for Management Accounting Best Practices "It doesn't matter where you start reading, even the most experienced accountant will find some useful ideas." —Alan H. Boycott, Chartered Accountant, Düsseldorf, Germany "This is one of the best books about new accounting practices in practical accounting. I highly recommend this book for accountants of all levels." —Andrei Ralko, Controller, International Center for Transitional Justice, New York, NY The only practices worth followingare the best practices... Destined to become an essential desktop tool in helping professionals make management decisions in accounting, Management Accounting Best Practices introduces over 100 best practices from accounting expert Steven Bragg for questions such as: How does the system of interlocking budgets work? What does a sample budget look like? What best practices can I apply to the budgeting process? How can I integrate the budget into the corporate control system? How do throughput concepts impact the budget? Now, when members of your management team come calling with questions, you'll have the answers at your fingertips, in Management Accounting Best Practices. It's the easy-to-use, daily reference manual for every accountant in a management position.

It is a great pleasure in presenting 'Management Accounting' as a Text Book for M. Com Semester - I class. The Book has been written strictly in accordance with the latest syllabus of different universities. 1.Management Accounting : An Introduction , 2 .Responsibility Accounting , 3. Business Budgeting , 4. Budgetary Control, 5.Capital Budgeting and Project Appraisal and Feasibility, 6. Standard Costing and Cost Variance Analysis , 7. Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing, 8. Break-Even-Point or Cost-Volume Profit Analysis , 9. Decision Accounting and Marginal Costing System, 10. Financial Statements, 11. Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements, 12. Ratio Analysis, 13. Fund-Flow Statement, 14. Cash-Flow Statement (As per Accounting Standard-3), 15. Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting, 16. Management Information System and Reporting to Management , 17. Divisional Performance Measurement.

For courses in managerial accounting. Go beyond managerial accounting theory to the techniques used in management today. Managerial Accounting: Making Decisions and Motivating Performance enables future managers and business owners to attain the core skills they need to become integral members of their company's decision-making teams. This new program from established authors Srikant M. Datar and Madhav Rajan emphasizes decision-making and the implications of decisions. While many texts teach the theories and frameworks of management education, Managerial Accounting goes further by covering the capabilities and techniques necessary for effective management practice, as well as fostering attitudes that typify integrity, honesty, and fairness. A high-level business case in each chapter illustrates key concepts and helps students place the material in the context of real-world practice. And deep integration with MyAccountingLab provides students numerous opportunities to review and hone their understanding throughout the learning experience.

Covers the strategic management topics in cost accounting. This title helps students to understand about the management and the role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed. It addresses issues such as: How does a firm compete? and What type of cost management information is needed for a firm to succeed?

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.