This document provides an introduction to management accounting. It defines management accounting as dealing with accounting information to help management plan, control, and make decisions effectively. The scope of management accounting includes financial accounting, cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, tax planning, internal controls, cost control, financial analysis, reporting to management, and using statistical tools. Objectives include analysis, planning, decision-making, controlling, coordinating, communicating, and evaluating efficiency. Tools used include financial statement analysis, fund flow analysis, budgetary control, and statistical techniques.