Cost accounting is a branch of accounting that involves the identification, measurement, and analysis of the costs of products, services, or operations, with the aim of providing information for managerial decision-making, control, and planning purposes. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and practices of cost accounting, including cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, job costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. The book is designed to help students and professionals in the field of accounting understand how to measure and manage costs effectively. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cost accounting.