For each textbook chapter there is a corresponding set of readings that complements text material and introduces you to applications of the material in a wide variety of contexts. At the end of each reading, questions test your understanding of what you have read. The readings are taken from many sources including the Wall Street Journal, Strategic Finance, Harvard Business Review, and Management Accounting Quarterly among others. They represent both classic and contemporary readings on each of the topics covered in the text.
The best way to use this book is to read each assigned article in one sitting. Then, read the article a second time taking notes and asking yourself how the article extends your understanding of the text material. In some cases, your instructor may assign specific questions that follow each of the readings. Taking the time to answer these questions thoughtfully will improve your understanding of the material. I hope you find the articles stimulating and thought- provoking.
Ch1 How Management Accounting Information Supports Decision Making
Ch 2 Tile Balance Scorecard Strategy Map
Ch 3 Using Costs in Decision Making
Ch 4 Accumulating and Assigning Costs to Products
Ch 5 Activity-Based Cost Systems
Ch 6 Measuring and Managing Customer Relationships
Ch 7 Measuring and Managing Process Performance
Ch 8 Measuring and Managing Life-Cycle Costs
Ch 9 Behavioral and Organizational Issues in Management Accounting
Ch10 Using Budgets for Planning and Coordination
Ch11 Financial Control
