Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis, 9th Edition - Book Description
The Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis, 9th Edition by Edward Blocher, Paul Juras, and Steven Smith is an essential resource for students and professionals aiming to master strategic cost management techniques. This textbook provides a comprehensive approach to understanding how cost management strategies support an organization's competitiveness and long-term goals.
 
Covering both traditional and modern cost accounting topics, it explores job-order costing, activity-based costing, service-department allocations, and strategic topics like the balanced scorecard and value-chain analysis. With its strategic focus, this book bridges the gap between cost management practices and their role in an organization's success. It also integrates practical tools for decision-making, such as cost-volume-profit analysis, capital investment strategies, and life-cycle cost planning.
 
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About the Authors:
 
Edward Blocher: Emeritus Professor at the University of North Carolina, specializing in strategic cost management with extensive experience in teaching and research. He holds a CMA certification and has published numerous works in the field.
 
Paul Juras: Professor at Babson College, known for his expertise in managerial accounting and operational performance. He is both a CMA and CPA, actively contributing to the IMA and academic research.
 
Steven Smith: A prominent scholar in cost management strategies, bringing a practical approach to the integration of theoretical and applied cost management techniques.