Cost Management: Strategies for Business Decisions

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. Faculty will appreciate the new and more conventional chapter organization in the first two sections of the text. The real-world approach of this text,including the use of focus companies and the new accompanying focus sites,provides a realistic business environment,and aids in student comprehension and interest in the subject.