Module 1 : Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
Lecture 1 : Managerial Accounting
 
Meaning of  Management Accounting
  • Any form of accounting which enables a business to be conducted more efficiently can be regarded as Management Accounting. (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- ICAI).
  • Management Accounting is the application of professional knowledge and skill in the preparation of accounting information in such a way as to assist management in the formation of policies and in the planning and control of operations of undertaking. (International Capital Market Association, London- ICMA).
Financial Management
  • Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Financial Management: Relationship.
  • Financial Management deals with raising and utilization of funds.
  • Raising of funds  may include Cost of Capital, Capital Structure decisions, Capital Markets, IPOs and so on.
  • Financial Management deals with raising and utilization of funds.
  • Utilization of funds  may include Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Working Capital Management and so on.