An Introduction to Cost Accounting

Sandeep Goel author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:22nd May '26

£37.99

This title is due to be published on 22nd May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

An Introduction to Cost Accounting cover

This book introduces, explains and demystifies essential ideas of cost accounting to those who do not have any financial background or training. Lucid and comprehensive, it delineates the cost application of business organisations and corporates and offers an overview of cost control and management in the global context.

The volume:

  • Discusses fundamental concepts and the application of cost accounting and control
  • Contains effective tools for cost ascertainment, analysis, control, monitoring and resource allocation
  • Surveys global corporate practices and recent trends in the domain of cost management and decision-making

A guide to building cost proficiency and acumen, this book will be a useful resource for business managers and management students, as well as those who deal with cost or financial matters in their daily lives. It will be indispensable for executive and management development programmes (EDPs & MDPs). It is thoroughly updated to reflect the current global trends and real-world cases in the domain of costing, supplemented with a range of learning aids, including figures, tables and illustrations.

“This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to learn about the essentials of cost accounting without a financial background. Written in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner, it simplifies complex concepts while offering practical insights into cost control and management with real-world examples, and global perspectives. This book is a must-read for students and professionals in understanding cost management and making informed financial decisions in today’s competitive landscape.”

Zabihollah “Zabi” Rezaee, Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence and Professor of Accountancy, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, The University of Memphis, US

"Prof. Sandeep beautifully highlights the essence of cost accounting in business decision-making and methodologically discusses methods and techniques of cost management in his book and helps businesses understand their expense, improve efficiency and make informed decisions, ultimately leading to increased profitability. It aptly meets the expectations of their readers. I highly recommend it. The book is well-structured and complements the subject perfectly."

Monica Singhania (FCA), Professor of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, India

ISBN: 9781041220091

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138 pages