A Managerial Accounting Primer

This book, probably the first written from the perspective of software professionals, attempts to introduce them to the mysteries of strategic managerial accounting (SMA). The common view in the industry is that "accounting is for the accountants", despite the fact that IT professionals are regularly confronted by financial situations such as project pricing, performance measurement, risk estimation, costs allocation etc. While it is desirable and even necessary that every proposal be vetted by respective specialists, the speed and reliability of the process could improve if the people who originate the proposal had knowledge of the fundamentals that go into the decision making. Unfortunately most books on management accounting, whether strategic or otherwise, are written from the perspective of the manufacturing industry. The IT and services industry on the other hand has a unique cost structure, quite distinct from manufacturing, which needs to be dealt with from a different perspective. This book focuses on SMA in context of the IT software industry, and seeks to equip the IT professional with some basics of SMA to assist them in making more informed decisions.

Basics of Accounting targets students in international business study programs. It covers the widely applied syllabus of Accounting at universities on bachelors and masters level. In this book, the application of the methods comes first. The Basics teach how to do Accounting by a case study based approach. All cases were taken from former exam papers at international universities and calculated completely and illustrated understandably. Managerial Accounting is about Accounting for managers. It is linked to General Management where companies are seen as a whole as well as to Cost Accounting which comprises all methods/instruments applicable for calculations, budgeting and cost monitoring in business.

Master the fundamental principles of accounting and eliminate the guesswork out of tracking and understanding your finances with this comprehensive accounting guide Have you tried countless times to grasp the essence of accounting and get it to work for you, but failed? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of accounting and are looking for a way to get up to speed quickly, but have no idea where to begin? If your answer is yes to any of the above questions, then you're not alone. Many people shy away from accounting and "doing the books" because of how tedious and confusing it can be. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this definitive guide designed for beginners and experts alike, John Kent demystifies the practice of accounting and hands you all the information you need to shorten your learning curve and master the core principles of accounting in a way that can help you apply them to your business right away. Among the pages of this book, you're going to learn: ● Everything you need to know about financial and managerial accounting to help you get started ● The core basics and fundamentals of accounting explained in simple English, from the accounting equation to assets, liabilities, and equity ● The subtle, but important differences between financial and managerial accounting ● The 5 time-tested and proven accounting principles used by the biggest and most successful companies on the planet ● A concise introduction to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ● How to keep accurate records of all transactions using a general ledger and master the trial balance ● ...and tons more! Whether you're completely clueless when it comes to dealing with numbers, figures and other financial "jargon", this guide is designed to get you up to speed with modern accounting practices and is suitable for students, entrepreneurs, corporate employees and everyone interested in business. Ready to become an accounting wizard? Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now in 1-Click" button to get started today!

This book is dedicated to introducing you to the world of accounting using simplified information. You may have tried to learn about accounting standards before but were discouraged by the complexity of the online resources. Rest assured that this book is designed for beginners and explains everything you need to know about accounting. You’ll understand what accounting is and why it’s important for small and large businesses. You’ll learn the different accounting standards and principles needed when creating a financial report. Have you always created budgets but were never able to stick to them? Do you understand what happens when your paycheck is deposited into your account? When you understand the basic rules of accounting, you’ll learn how to manage your personal expenses and stick to your budget. If you’re a business owner, accounting knowledge will help you track any discrepancies in your business. While you may be dealing with an accounting firm, it’s very important to learn the basic terms and standards in accounting to communicate better with your financial team.

Many corporate managers struggle to see the relevance of accounting in their everyday responsibilities. Weygandt shows them how managerial accounting information fits in the larger context of business so they are better able to understand the important concepts. The new Do It! feature reinforces the basics by providing quick-hitting examples of brief exercises. The chapters also incorporate the All About You (AAY) feature as well as the Accounting Across the Organization (AAO) boxes that highlight the impact of accounting concepts. With these features, readers will have numerous opportunities to think about what they have just read and then apply that knowledge to sample problems.