This course introduces and explores the basic concepts and applications in the provision and use of accounting information for management planning, control and decision-making. The course will concentrate on concepts and applications in three main areas - Cost Accounting, Management Accounting Decisions and Control. Participants will be able to apply relevant management accounting theory and “best practice” to their working environment to enhance decision making, particularly in relation to costing (labour, materials and overheads) while also improving forecasting and budgeting techniques and analysis for management decision making.