Management and Cost Accounting, 8th edition

Management and Cost Accounting, 8th Edition provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the principles, techniques, and strategic applications of management accounting. Written in a clear and accessible style, it connects core accounting concepts with real-world business decision-making, helping students understand how organisations use financial information to plan, control operations, and drive performance. With a strong international perspective, the text features case studies and examples from organisations around the world, demonstrating how management accounting supports managers in diverse industries and business environments.

Reflecting the rapidly evolving role of the modern accountant, this edition explores contemporary topics including sustainability, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, automation, blockchain technologies, and the Internet of Things. Richly illustrated with practical examples, Concepts in Action features, professional accounting exercises, and case studies, the text helps students apply theory to real business challenges. Coverage spans essential topics such as costing systems, decision-making, budgeting, performance measurement, strategy, and sustainability, providing a solid foundation for academic success and future professional practice.