This book will provide a complete overview of the functions and responsibilities of the controller and management accountant's function in a corporation. It will cover all aspects of management accounting from the controller's perspective including internal control, profit planning, cost control, inventory, and reporting.
This fifth edition will be a detailed and comprehensive guide to the methods for developing and disseminating the documentation process that is vital for today's accountants. Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare pertinent and accurate internal accounting manuals, which formats to use, and how to update and maintain information are also provided.
This revised and updated edition of a classic offers a complete overview of the functions and responsibilities of the controller in a corporation. Emphasizes information systems that play an important role in daily activities. Appropriate for the newly appointed as well as the seasoned controller, it covers all aspects of management accounting from a controller's perspective such as internal and cost control, profit planning, inventory and reporting. Includes practical advice from those who have been or are controllers. Supplemented annually to keep readers abreast of the latest developments and trends.