Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives appear at the beginning of each chapter and are repeated in the margin of the text where they are addressed. Also, each end-of-chapter assignment lists its learning objective.

Company Documents and Logos

Chapters begin with a company document that introduces issues to be discussed in the chapter. These companies are fi ctional but based on practices of real companies. Each chapter is built around a focus company whose story continues through the chapter. Each time the focus company is presented in the chapter, its logo is shown so you see its application to the text topic.

Key Terms

Key terms are highlighted throughout the text and they are listed at the end of each chapter. They are also defi ned in the glossary at the end of the book.

Cost Management in Practice

This feature highlights the cost management practices of real companies.

You’re the Decision Maker

You’re the Decision Maker scenarios get you involved in the decisions that the focus company needs to make. Suggested solutions are at the end of each chapter.

Research Insights

Research Insight boxes provide research fi ndings relevant to the chapter topics.

Figures, Tables and Excel Spreadsheets

Each chapter provides a number of fi gures and tables to help you to visualize key theories and studies. Many Excel spreadsheets help you get comfortable examining data in the format you are likely to see in your future jobs.

Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summaries briefl y review and reinforce the main topics you will have covered in each chapter, to ensure you have acquired a solid understanding of the key topics.

End-of-Chapter Assessment Material

Each chapter includes an extensive selection of assignment material including Review Questions, Critical Analysis, Exercises, Problems and Cases.