Application of information technology in accounting has improved the efficiency and quality of the work, optimized business decision and risk management. However, the research on application of accounting information system, as well as the application level is far behind the development of the information system itself. The paper analyzes the impact of information technology on accounting theor...

The real challenge of business environment is derived from a situation where organizations need to find opportunities on how to introduce ideas and new products to market that provide future earnings stream. Management accounting is used as a tool in this process and provides information on opportunities and threats. The purpose of this research is to explain the role of management accounting i...

the present study is intended to examine the effect of accounting conservatism on firms’ non-profitability in tehran stock exchange in 48 unprofitable firms and 57 profitable firms over a period of seven years from 2001 to 2007. this study was conducted according to givoly and hayn model to measure accounting conservatism index in non-profitable and profitable) firms. data analysis performed wi...

The main objective of this article is to describe and explain the utilization of Strategic Management Accounting Techniques (SMATs) in Iranian various firms. For this, a survey was carried out using questionnaires provided for the seventy-five Chief Executive Officers in productive and services firms. Data gathered from respondents about the usage rate of SMATs based on the five-point Likert sc...

The object of the paper is to study relationship between management accounting, strategic accounting and cost management. Aim define each them based on a systematic literature review different literatures in emphasize relation them. attempts offer definitions Strategic authors throw years also reveal that exists Management Accounting other disciplines. enduring value contextual view its content...

Management accounting has become a subject of hot debates over the last four decades and has undergone a major transformation. It is argued that traditional management accounting roles have either disappeared or been changed. The debate is based on the belief that roles of ‘Management Accountants’ require new forms of education and training,  with more emphasis on the practicality of the subjec...

globalization of economy and changes  in the world markets in decade of 1990 enhanced the role of management accounting in strategic management process. with the aid of management accounting concepts and techniques, the competitive edge of the manufacturing firms was improved to a large extent. in this article, the major functions and responsibilities of management accounting is described, rela...

This statement was approved for issuance as a Statement on Management Accounting by the Management Accounting Committee (MAC) of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®). IMA appreciates the collaborative efforts of the Finance Business Solutions Center at Arthur Andersen LLP and the work of Dr. C.J. McNair, CMA, of Babson College, who drafted the manuscript. Special thanks go to Randolf ...