This study book by Tom Groot offers a clear introduction to management accounting, emphasizing the role of the management accountant in strategic decision-making and the management team. The innovative new textbook addresses current topics and diverse industries using practical examples and unique cases.
Contents and themes
The book highlights how management accounting is applied and adapted for sectors ranging from energy to media. Attention is given to topics such as environmental accounting, auditing according to ISO 14001/EMAS, Kaizen costing, target costing, social responsibility, and the balanced scorecard.
Features
- Integrates current and relevant research with a broad approach to management accounting.
- Includes concrete examples from real organizations with a focus on practical application.
- Emphasizes the strategic use of management accounting for decision-making and control.
- Supports with Excel techniques for developing solution methods.
- Covers recent topics such as activity-based budgeting, capacity planning, Six Sigma, and quality management.
- Fully aligned with guidelines from professional institutions such as CIMA and ACCA.
- Rich in practice exercises and short case studies to strengthen analytical skills.
This study book is suitable for advanced bachelor’s and master’s students specializing in management accounting.
Product specifications
- Author: Tom Groot
- Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
- Publication date: 21 February 2013
- Number of pages: 472
- ISBN: 9780273730187
- Topic: Management accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
- BISAC: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Accounting / Managerial