This book Cost Accounting is a concise yet thorough textbook crafted to meet the academic needs of undergraduate students. Aligned with the TANSCHE syllabus, this book blends core theoretical principles with practical insights to build a strong foundation in cost management.

Salient Features:

Syllabus-oriented coverage including Cost Sheets, Materials, Labour, Overheads, and Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts.
• Detailed chapters on Job, Batch, Contract, Process, Operating/Service, and Single/Output Costing.
• Focused sections on Marginal Costing, Its Applications, and Standard Costing and Variance Analysis for
strategic decision-making.
• Essential proformas, formulas, and illustrations to aid learning and application.
• Objective type and review questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for effective self-assessment.

Dr. S. THOTHADRI is an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate and Research Department of Commerce at The New College, Chennai. With a remarkable 25 years of teaching experience and 16 years of research expertise, he holds three postgraduate degrees and is a Certified Independent Director and Social Auditor. Dr. Thothadri has authored and co-authored 8 textbooks, including titles like Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation Law & Practice, Industrial and Labour Laws, Company Law, Company Law & Secretarial Practice, Legal Aspects of Business, and Business Law.
Dr. S. NAFEESA possesses a total experience of 21 years including PG teaching experience of 15 years. She had worked in Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women for 12 years and currently working in Quaide Milleth College for Men since 2016. She also guides PhD research scholars. She has done her Doctorate in the area of Knowledge Management. The author’s area of interest are Accounting and Human Resource Management. She has already Published a book on “Logistics and Supply Chain Management “and “Financial Accounting” with the
same publishers.
Mr. R.B. SYED AHAMMED JALALUTHEEN is an Assistant Professor having over 18 years of enriched teaching experience. His primary areas of expertise include Accounting and Human Resource Management. He has actively participated in various National and International Conferences, presenting insightful research papers that reflect his academic acumen.