Cornerstones of Cost Accounting

Abstract

Hansen/Mowen’s CORNERSTONES OF COST MANAGEMENT demonstrates the dynamic, exciting nature of cost accounting in today’s changing business environment. The text first covers functional-based cost and control and then activity-based cost systems, giving students the understanding and skills to manage any cost management system. Cornerstones examples throughout each chapter provide students with step-by-step coverage of the How, Why, and What Ifs of solving and mastering basic cost management concepts, while also getting at the conceptual understanding that students often struggle to grasp. It includes CPA-Type Exercises in each chapter that have been taken directly from past CPA Exams or have been written by the authors to prepare students for their futures in business.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.