Managerial Accounting

The objective of this textbook is to explain how managerial accounting information is used by managers in various types of business organizations. The emphasis is on the development, interpretation and application of managerial accounting information for planning activities, controlling operations and making decisions. The approach taken in writing the book is a balance between the concepts and procedures associated with managerial accounting. The book is designed for a one-term course in managerial accounting, to be used by students who have completed at least one term of financial accounting. The author has attempted to write the book with a lively and user-friendly style. References to a variety of businesses are included throughout the text to assist the student in understanding how the managerial accounting topics can be applied in the real world.

An introduction to managerial accounting written from the manager's viewpoint. Emphasizes the interpretation and use of accounting information by managers in order to make sound business decisions. Class-tested for content, pacing and accuracy. Includes more than 800 questions, exercises and problems. Chapter objectives and margin notes highlight important points, allowing students to review topics quickly.