Managerial Accounting in Dell Inc.: Final Paper – Bus 630, Week 6

Summary

Managerial accounting helps businesses make decisions to achieve their goals. Students learn about managerial accounting and see how Dell Inc. uses it.

Managerial Accounting Overview

Managerial accounting is defined. The role of management accountants and ethical issues are discussed. Three managerial accounting techniques are described.

Dell Inc. Business Model

Dell Inc.'s business model is described. Dell's market position and business strategy are explained. Dell's inventory management and cost deferral are discussed.

Cost Management at Dell

Dell's direct and indirect costs are identified. Dell's gross margin and cash conversion cycle are discussed. Dell's operating expenses and period costs are explained.

Dell's Expenses

General and administrative expenses are listed. Research, development, and engineering costs are described. These expenses are explained as they appear in Dell's financial statements.

Key terms

managerial accounting

Accounting that helps managers make decisions.

direct costs

Costs directly tied to making a product.

indirect costs

Costs not directly tied to making a product.

period costs

Costs tied to a specific time frame.

cash conversion cycle

Time it takes for a dollar to move through the production and sales process.

gross margin

Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.

Questions this document helps with

• How does managerial accounting help businesses make decisions?
• What are Dell's direct and indirect costs?
• How does Dell manage its inventory and cash conversion cycle?

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