Arguing that new manufacturing environments require a revision of cost-accounting procedures in line with new technology, this work outlines ways of redesigning standard cost systems to measure factors that are important in today's automated environment (quality, production levels and throughput).
Introduces the essentials of cost accounting. This book presents an understanding of cost concepts, cost behavior, and cost accounting techniques as they apply to manufacturing and service businesses. It covers topics such as job order costing, process costing, budgeting, standard costing and variance analysis, and costing for service businesses.
Focuses on providing students with the theoretical background required to master the subject systematically and the necessary practical information, examples, exercises and case studies to enable them to translate their theoretical knowledge into practical application.
Providing a realistic way to learn cost accounting, this book focuses on the concepts students need to master. It contains vignettes and In Action boxes, which show realistic applications of these concepts. It also includes end-of-chapter problems and Homework Manager, which provides students with the practice they need to learn each concept.
Presents a realistic and efficient way to learn cost accounting. This title focuses on the key concepts that students need to master. It features vignettes and In Action boxes, which show realistic applications of these concepts. It also includes end-of-chapter problems that provide students with the practice they need to learn the concepts.
Financial management comprises more than accounting and reporting. It is crucial at all stages in the business cycle, whatever the state of your business. This title offers advice on raising money for a business and includes useful information on accounting and reporting and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
This new text provides a concise and clear introduction to the core principles of cost accounting. It sets out to make the key principles of the subject accessible to those with no prior knowledge making it the ideal first text for students wishing to grasp the basics of what can be a complex and diverse subject.
Demonstrates the importance of the relationship between a physically lean enterprise and accounting. This work argues that to have continued success in increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses must streamline both their physical operations and accounting methods.
Allowing you to discover the nature of cost management, this title takes you through relevant topics such as lean accounting and the technological aspects of cost accounting. It follows a Cornerstones learning approach that guides you through the equations step-by-step, helping you understand the core cost management concepts.
This book will help project managers figure out how costs interact with the general ledger and help them make decisions about whether to continue with the project as planned, find an alternative solution, or scrap the project altogether. This second edition includes updated information on Project Management and its link to Project Accounting.
Demonstrates how the principles of activity-based costing and other advanced cost management techniques, such as target and kaizen costing, can drive business performance. This book describes systems which assist front-line employees in their learning and improvement activities and make better product mix and capital investment decisions.