For short introductory courses in Accounting for MBA, DMS and Business Studies students. This concise introduction shows students and practising managers why they need to know about management accounting. It introduces students to the techniques involved and enables them to acquire a good grasp of the terminology. They learn to understand how the figures have been arrived at and how to use management accounting information to make business decisions. In addition, they learn about the limitations of the information produced and to appreciate the ways in which the information, systems and techniques may affect people.