Pauline Weetman's innovative new text expertly guides students over the stepping stones of management accounting and provides a solid foundation as a basis for further specialist study. The text is clear and well structured and brings an imaginative approach to student learning with its emphasis throughout on allowing students to practice the application of theory. It places a strong emphasis on real world examples and the practical application of theory whilst incorporating many of the classic features associated with a book by Pauline Weetman, particularly its clarity of expression.