Designed for courses in managerial accounting, this text provides balanced coverage of topics in manufacturing, retail, non-profit and service industries, so students realize that managerial accounting is used by managers of all types of organization, not just manufacturers. It also features real-world business examples and includes "running cases" in each chapter to provide an integrated discussion of specific topics. Topics covered include "just-in-time" inventory systems, flexible manufacturing and computer-integrated manufacturing, which are changing the manufacturing environment and managerial accounting systems. There is frequent reference to companies such as American Express, Wal-Mart, General Electric and McDonald's.

Hilton/Maher/Selto (HMS) addresses traditional cost concepts, but makes cost accounting functional by focusing on measuring and managing costs. HMS maintains that, "Costs don’t just happen," and with a pro-active approach toward costs, accountants can add value to an organization. The real-world approach of this text, including the use of focus companies and the accompanying focus sites, provides a realistic business environment, and aids in student comprehension and interest in the subject.

The emphasis of Managerial Accounting, 9th edition is on teaching students to use accounting information to best manage an organization. In a practice Hilton pioneered in the first edition, each chapter is written around a realistic business or focus company that guides the reader through the topics of that chapter. Known for balanced examples of Service, Retail, Nonprofit and Manufacturing companies, Hilton offers a clear, engaging writing style that has been praised by instructors and students alike. As in previous editions, there is significant coverage of contemporary topics such as activity-based costing, target costing, the value chain, customer profitability analysis, and throughput costing while also including traditional topics such as job-order costing, budgeting and performance evaluation.

Product Description: Financial accounting

(view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Hilton, Ronald W. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

(view table of contents)