Cost Management

Download or read book Cost Management written by Edward Blocher and published by McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the strategic management topics in cost accounting. This title helps students to understand about the management and the role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed. It addresses issues such as: How does a firm compete? and What type of cost management information is needed for a firm to succeed?

Download or read book Cost Management of Construction Projects written by Donald Towey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cost manager/quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in the financial and contract management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the service they provide depends on the project employer’s terms of engagement. This can mean acting as consultant in a range of roles including cost and advisory services for budget setting to initiate a project, cost management through the design and construction phases, contract administration and acting as the client side project manager to oversee the entire building process. Cost Management of Construction Projects focusses on the cost manager/quantity surveyor engaged by the project client, and discusses key elements that help drive project success including measurement (based on the New Rules of Measurement published by RICS), procurement, cost planning, contract administration and project cost management. With examples, it provides a thorough guide to the role in the workplace and in the field, directly addressing the day to day situations faced by the cost manager/quantity surveyor. Donald Towey MRICS has extensive experience of the construction industry. His experience began as an estimator with a glass/glazing contractor in Manchester. Following a number of positions with UK contractors he relocated to Australia and has worked with a number of developers and main contractors, as well as doing freelance work. He is currently working in contracts management in Sydney.

Download or read book Project Estimating and Cost Management written by Parviz F. Rad and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve the accuracy of project estimates and make better in-progress modifications by following the discipline-independent approach mapped out in this book. Learn the best ways to apply new tools, including a breakdown structure for both work and resources and proven estimating models. In addition, you'll gain insights into best practices for progress monitoring and cost management, as well as for dealing effectively with external projects.

Download or read book The Ernst & Young Guide to Total Cost Management written by Ernst & Young LLP and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1992-08-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the use of non-technical language it enables readers to understand the underlying dynamics of cost in order to facilitate effective decisions regarding products and services, workflows, capital investments and day-to-day monitoring of their business. Combining customer's needs and reactions with the financial awareness of a company's strengths and weaknesses, it ties into all current, major business concerns, including environmental awareness and international competitiveness. Features case studies, checklists and self-assessment techniques that will aid readers in initiating a total cost management program.

Download or read book Essentials of Cost Management written by Catherine Stenzel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-01-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, practical survey of cost management methods Essentials of Cost Management provides an unbiased survey and explanation of the cost management approaches and methods currently available for immediate application in day-to-day activities. Rather than advocate a particular method, this book assists readers in choosing the best approach or blend of cost management strategies to address specific business problems. The expert authors also discuss cutting-edge topics such as target costing, capacity management, and activity-based costing/management.

Download or read book Contemporary Cost Management written by Takeo Yoshikawa and published by Chapman & Hall Medical Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study stresses the importance of a product life-cycle approach to cost analysis and cost management, focusing on the manner in which information provided by accountants is used by managers. Techniques discussed include cost tables, cost estimation, activity-based costing and more.

Download or read book Telecommunications Cost Management written by Brian Dimarsico and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-09-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Busy decision-makers need the specifics quickly, without plowing through details that do not affect the economics of a project. Telecommunications Cost Management presents the key facts up front, with sample calculations for broadband, local access, equipment, and service alternatives. It provides a blueprint for cost reduction across all major technologies - from frame relay to IP telephony to contract recommendations. The text presents scenarios showing the effect of different architectural strategies for both voice and data communications. An Architectural Review lists alternatives to the traditional PBX and discusses how to minimize local access costs.