Managerial Accounting in the Structure of Accounting Activity of Enterprise

The article is aimed at characterizing managerial accounting, its role in the management of enterprise, defining the features of managerial accounting and its main elements. The concept of «managerial accounting» and different approaches to its interpretation, the role of managerial accounting in the management of organization are considered. The main differences between financial and managerial accounting are allocated by certain criteria. The main instruments for implementing managerial accounting in accordance with their sphere of application are listed. The concept of «managerial control» as an element of the managerial accounting system is considered and its main features are disclosed. The indicators describing the accuracy of both registration and processing of financial and economic operations of a commercial organization are described. The main structural elements of the managerial accounting system and the functions of this system are defined. Conclusions have been drawn about the objectives of managerial accounting and its role in the organization.