The book adopts a fresh and novel approach to study of cost-accounting keeping in view the specific requirements of candidates studying the subject 'cost accounting' for the first time. It has been written in a teach yourself style strcitly following a student friendly approach, and is essential meant to serve as a tutor at home. Among the important features of this book include: the book would essentially meet the requirements of all courses having cost accounting paper. 50 exhibits, 300 illustrations, 300 solved problems, 150 very short answers, 75 essay and 300 practical questions are included. Table of contents: introduction | accounting for material cost | accouting for labour cost | accounting for overheads | unit costing | job, batch and contract costing | process costing | operating costing | reconcilation | marginal costing | marginal costing - decision making | budgeting and budgetory control | appendix