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Difference between Cost Accounting and Management Accounting

Difference between Cost Accounting and Management Accounting

Difference between Cost Accounting and Management Accounting

Difference between Cost Accounting and Management Accounting –  The main difference between Cost accounting and Management accounting are as follows:

      Difference      Cost Accounting

Management      Accounting

  • Origin        

This system of accounting evolved in the beginning of 20th century.

This system of accounting evolved in the middle of 20th century.
  • Object
The main object of cost accounts is to ascertain and control cost. The main object of management accounts is to provide useful information to management for decision making.
  • Basis  of recording
It is bases on both present and future transactions for cost ascertainment. It is concerned purely with the transactions relating to future.
  • Scope
It is based on both present and future transactions for cost ascertainment. It is concerned purely with the transactions relating to future.
  • Types of transactions dealt with
It deals only with monetary transactions it covers only qualitative aspects. It deals with both monetary and non-monetary transactions, both quantitative and qualitative aspects.
  • Principle
Cost accounting follows a definite principle for ascertaining cost and a format for recording. It does not follow a definite principle and format. Instead, the data to be presented depends upon the need of the management.

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