Springer Texts in Business and Economics
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This book provides an introduction to investment appraisal and presents a range of methods and models, some of which are not widely known, or at least not well covered by other textbooks. Each approach is thoroughly described, evaluated and illustrated using examples, with its assumptions and limitations analyzed in terms of their implications for investment decision-making practice. Investment decisions are of vital importance to all companies. Getting these decisions right is crucial but, due to a complex and dynamic business environment, this remains a challenging management task. Effective appraisal methods are valuable tools in supporting investment decision-making. As organisations continue to seek a competitive edge, it is increasingly important that management accountants and strategic decision-makers have a sound knowledge of these tools.
"Management Accounting" is one of the main and most important areas of companies. This textbook deals with its conceptual foundations and its applications. It covers methods and instruments of management and cost accounting, cost management and management control. It describes the managerial uses of accounting information, both for decision-making and decision-influencing, and provides a broad perspective on the subject covering common ground of academic education, recent fields that are in leading-edge discussion and issues little known outside of German-speaking countries. With this unique combination the book aims at bringing an economics-based perspective to the attention of a wider audience in Europe, the U.S. and the rest of the world.