Develop a practical understanding of cost accounting principles and apply them confidently to real-world business decisions.
Designed for business professionals, managers, and students who need a working knowledge of cost accounting without an accounting background, this guide breaks down complex concepts into clear, manageable chapters. Each chapter builds on the last—combining theory, solved examples, and practice exercises to reinforce learning at every stage.
Readers will gain:
- A solid grasp of core cost accounting fundamentals, terminology, and key principles
- An understanding of Cost-Volume-Profit relationships and how they inform business decisions
- Practical insight into Activity Based Costing and cost allocation techniques
- Guidance on using relevant cost information to evaluate options and support decision-making
- Tools for analyzing cost variances and implementing effective cost control measures
- Solved examples and practice exercises grounded in real-life business scenarios
- The competence to apply cost accounting concepts across finance and business operations
Part of the Self-Learning Management Series, this book delivers business-school-level cost accounting knowledge in a compact, self-paced format, making it a practical resource for working professionals looking to strengthen their financial acumen and contribute more effectively to organizational decision-making.
Kalpesh Ashar is a management consultant and corporate trainer holding an MBA (Dean's Award Winner) from SPJIMR, one of Asia's top business schools, and an Engineering degree with honors in Electronics. He has over 21 years of experience in large organizations and start-ups in Asia, USA, and Europe.
Kalpesh has worked in several project management roles, like Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager, and Program Manager. He is passionate about writing on management subjects. His techno-business background gives him a unique position to write on management topics that are easy to understand for non-MBA graduates. His books are authored in a simple to understand manner without unnecessary use of management jargons.
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