The book addresses the complicated issues of financial planning and control - these include performance measures and cost analysis, methods of improving profitability and techniques of financial monitoring and control. Real examples and case studies are used throughout to illustrate points in a practical context. Preface, Introduction: The Scope and Development of Accountancy in the Management of Financial Resources, External Financial Reporting: Published Company Accounting Statements, Assessment of Company Performance, Cost Classification, Planning and Control, Standard Costing and Budgetary Control, Short-Term Decision Making, Investment Appraisal: Decision Making for the Longer Term, Pricing, Performance Measurement and Transfer Pricing in Divisionalized Organizations, Appendices, Index.