The document discusses the role of managerial accounting in business. It defines managerial accounting as identifying, measuring, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to assist managers in planning, directing, and controlling operations. It also discusses how managerial accounting adds value by providing information for decision-making, assisting with planning and control, and motivating employees. Finally, it discusses major themes in managerial accounting like costs, incentives, and adaptation to changes in business environments.

1. The Role of Managerial Accounting in a Dynamic Business Environment BY BABASAB PATIL

2. Learning Objective 1

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8. The Balanced Scorecard How do we look to owner’s? How do customers see us? How can we continue to improve? In which activities must we excel? Financial Perspective Goals Measures Customer Perspective Goals Measures Operations Perspective Goals Measures Innovation Perspective Goals Measures

9. Learning Objective 4

10. Managerial versus Financial Accounting Accounting System (accumulates financial and managerial accounting data in the cost accounting system) Managerial Accounting Information for decision making, planning, and controlling an organization’s operations. Financial Accounting Published financial statements and other financial reports. Internal Users External Users

11. Managerial versus Financial Accounting

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19. Major Themes in Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Information and Incentives Costs and Benefits Evolution and Adaptation Behavioral Issues

20. Evolution and Adaptation in Managerial Accounting E-Business Service vs. Manufacturing Firms Emergence of New Industries Global Competition Focus on the Customer Cross-Functional Teams Product Life Cycles Time-Based Competition Information and Communication Technology Just-in-Time Inventory Total Quality Management Continuous Improvement Change

23. Learning Objective 8

24. Strategic Cost Management and the Value Chain Product Design Research and Development Securing raw materials and other resources Production Marketing Distribution Customer Service Start

26. Learning Objective 9

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