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Managerial Accounting

Managerial accounting is a branch of accounting focused on providing financial information and analysis to internal managers for decision-making, planning, and control within an organization. It involves techniques like cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation to help managers optimize operations and achieve strategic goals. Unlike financial accounting, which reports to external stakeholders, managerial accounting is forward-looking and tailored to internal needs.

Also known as: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Internal Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Mgmt Acct

🧊Why learn Managerial Accounting?

Developers should learn managerial accounting when working in roles that involve project management, budgeting for tech initiatives, or making business decisions about resource allocation, such as in startups, product management, or tech leadership positions. It helps in understanding cost-benefit analyses for technology investments, evaluating the financial impact of development projects, and communicating effectively with finance and executive teams to justify technical decisions.