This document provides an overview of key concepts in managerial accounting from a textbook. It discusses the differences between managerial and financial accounting, the functions of management in planning, directing and controlling, and classes of manufacturing costs including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. It also covers calculating cost of goods manufactured, financial statements for manufacturers, and trends in managerial accounting such as just-in-time inventory, activity-based costing, and corporate social responsibility. The document contains learning objectives, chapter outlines, illustrations and examples to explain managerial accounting concepts.