Management Accounting

Management Accounting

Management Accounting

Management accounting is in essence a management planning and advisory function using the inputs of financial accounting statements. Management accountants help senior management set business goals and financial and return targets. A key role is to understand and account for variances in performance. Another is to project forward financials against the current and expected future business and economic backdrops.

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