This comprehensive textbook on cost accounting provides a deep understanding of managerial accounting principles for business professionals. The 13th edition, published in 2009 by Prentice Hall, features 870 pages of illustrated content, including helpful interest tables, a glossary, and notes on compound interest. Written by Srikant M Datar, Charles T Horngren, Madhav V Rajan, Christop[her D Ittner, and George Foster, this hardcover textbook is a valuable resource for advanced education and business endeavors. It covers the subject of cost accounting with a focus on managerial decision-making and financial analysis.