The design of cost management systems

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James A. Brimson, John Antos

"In today's highly pressurized business environment, creating value is the number one priority for organizations. The key to achieving this is having a budget and accounting system that supports long-term goals. More and more organizations are now turning to activity-based budgeting (ABB), an innovative approach that can help organizations become more competitive by linking the budgeting process to organization strategy. Explaining the importance of budgeting by activities rather than by cost elements, this resource is a practical how-to that covers the essentials of Driving Value Using Activity-Based Budgeting."--Jacket.

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Charles T. Horngren ... [et al

Horngren's Cost Accounting defined the cost accounting market and continues to innovate today by consistently integrating the most current practice and theory. This acclaimed, number one market-leading book embraces the basic theme of "different costs for different purposes." It reaches beyond cost accounting procedures to consider concepts, analyses, and management. This latest edition of Cost Accounting incorporates the latest research and most up-to-date thinking into all relevant chapters.

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William J. Bruns, Jr

"Accounting for Managers helps you learn the questions managers ask accountants and the importance of the accounting information in recognizing and solving business problems." "Featuring 20 new cases and two new sections on managerial accounting, this unique text integrates case studies based on real companies, highlighting the information that accountants analyze and use to assist managers in making sound economic decisions." -- BOOK JACKET.

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Michiel R. Leenders, Anna E. Flynn

Value-Driven Purchasing: Managing the Key Steps in the Acquisition Process is the first volume in a series of four books created for use in the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Professional Development Series, a certification program that leads to a C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation. For those professionals not pursuing a C.P.M. certification, this series also provides a sound, comprehensive, and up-to-date perspective on purchasing. Value-Driven Purchasing is based on the latest edition of the C.P.M. Study Guide and represents the collective work of purchasing academics and professionals who continue to expand the body of professional knowledge in the supply field. . Value-Driven Purchasing shows you how to:. Master the acquisition process, including determining needs, identifying sources, analyzing bids, administering contracts, inspecting goods, and disposing of unwanted materials. Enhance effectiveness by contributing directly and indirectly to organizational goals. Increase profitability by focusing on value-added activities and negotiating effectively. Make the best decisions on whether to buy, lease, or make needed products. Comply with legal and ethical requirements when working with your suppliers: pursuing them, evaluating them, and negotiating with them. Each chapter closes with a review of key points and concepts in clear, nontechnical language to help you grasp the essentials and remember more of what you learn.