{"product_id":"accounting-in-the-lean-enterprise-9781420088588","title":"Accounting in the Lean Enterprise","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the obvious need for transparency, a company's Lean results can continue to hide behind the mask of traditional accounting and dilute the benefits of a Lean implementation. When your organization opts to go Lean, you must empower your accountants with Lean tools that serve the Lean mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e explains how to develop the information and financial reports that serve the needs of a Lean-minded business. It presents alternative methods of reporting, and includes a step-by-step guide for transitioning to Lean accounting methods. The book is divided into three parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fundamentals of Lean as a Competitive Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Lean Accounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls and Transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalking you through Lean tools, activities, and philosophies, it addre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the Lean accounting field coalesced at the first Lean Accounting Summit in 2005 the thought leaders realized that promoting Lean accounting concepts at the university level was critical to long term manufacturing success in the United States. Drs. Gloria McVay, Frances Kennedy, and Rosemary Fullerton have not only led that effort and emerged as leaders in the academic community; they are Lean thought leaders in their own right.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis an outstanding contribution to the Lean accounting body of work. Written in textbook style, it is a great learning resource that will be widely used in college classrooms, as well as in the manufacturing community. It is easy to read and understand, while comprehensively covering the entire scope of Lean accounting. It is easy to see this book becoming the standard tool that CFOs and Controllers will use to train and bring their entire accounting team along for the Lean journey. I highly recommend this outstanding book!\u003c\/em\u003e—Bill Waddell, Lean Author and Consultant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a must-have guide for all those wanting to leverage the power of Lean in their organization. The authors have done a tremendous job of capturing the essence of what Lean accounting is and how companies can use it to better understand and improve their business! The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, with great examples and explanations of the various aspects of Lean accounting. It demonstrates how Lean accounting helps all levels of employees see and understand their business through a better lens than what the traditional accounting reports and processes offer.\u003c\/em\u003e—Jan Brosnahan, Controls Division Controller for Watlow Electric Mfg Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMcVay, Kennedy, and Fullerton marshal up a long needed instructional book, closing a significant gap in the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of applying Lean accounting as a cornerstone for a successful Lean journey.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eshould be used by companies and universities alike to bridge this informational gap and give our future accountants and leaders required knowledge on managing financial, operational, and strategic decisions for our business organizations.\u003c\/em\u003e—Jim Huntzinger, Founder and President of the Lean Accounting Summit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRising out of the academic community,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eprovides legitimacy to what successful Lean CEO and CFO's know: we must move away from standard cost accounting to release the untapped human and financial value in our organizations!\u003c\/em\u003e—Jean Cunningham, Jean Cunningham Consulting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e is a great learning tool for beginners, as well as a great reference book for the highly trained. The book begins at the start of the Lean accounting journey and ends with practical examples that are applicable on a daily basis.\u003c\/em\u003e—Bill Stabler, Corporate Controller, Barry-Wehmiller, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e is\u003cem\u003e a concrete, actionable roadmap for those wanting to transform their internal reporting systems to support Lean manufacturing. The book is written from the perspective of ‘why it matters’ and ‘how to do it.’ In-depth examples provided are sure to guide the Lean journeys of those willing to explore more relevant accounting alternatives. \u003c\/em\u003e—Staci Gunnell, CMA, Financial Global Operations Manager, ThermoFisher Scientific; Former Controller, Autoliv\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fundamentals of Lean as a Competitive Strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Principles of Strategic Lean Thinking. Value Stream Management. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Lean Accounting. \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinciples of Lean Accounting. Value Stream Costing. Inventory Management. Capacity Management. Product Costs and Lean Decisions. Lean Planning. Measurement Selection and Alignment. Measurement and Lean Behavior. \u003cstrong\u003eControls and Transition. \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaning Accounting Processes. 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