Hansen/Mowen’s CORNERSTONES OF COST MANAGEMENT, 4E demonstrates the dynamic nature of cost accounting in today’s changing business environment. The book covers functional-based cost and control, and then activity-based cost systems, giving students the skills to manage any cost management system. Developed using extensive research on student learning behavior, this book presents concepts in a unique format that speaks to how students learn. Cornerstones examples in each chapter emphasize the How, Why, and What-Ifs of basic cost management concepts, while delving into the conceptual nature of each equation or topic. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.