Cost Management - A Strategic Emphasis 2024 Release 1st edition by Blocher

Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis 2024 Release by Blocher focuses on using cost information to support planning, control, decision-making, and competitive strategy. This 1st edition covers cost behavior, activity-based costing, budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement, pricing, quality, lean systems, and strategic cost management. Designed for managerial accounting and cost management courses, the text shows how accounting data helps organizations improve efficiency and create value. Blocher’s strategic perspective helps students move beyond calculations to understand how cost analysis supports better business decisions in manufacturing, service, and global environments.