Management Control Systems Kenneth Merchant and Wim Van der Stede is an English-language textbook that focuses on management control and management accounting. This book discusses the key aspects of control systems within organizations and is suitable for students in higher education.
This latest edition is a leading source for modules on management control and advanced management accounting at bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA levels. It provides an in-depth analysis of performance measures and management controls, supported by 75 practice-oriented case studies from international companies. The text addresses current topics such as environmental, social, and governance aspects, including companies’ societal responsibility.
Key features:
- In-depth coverage of both financial results and broader management controls.
- Updated with current business examples, including Microsoft, and analyses of well-known scandals such as Carillion.
- Content on recent global events and their impact on control systems within organizations.
The book connects with fields such as management accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing and is a valuable course of study for students in Business & Economics with a focus on accounting and management control systems.