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Jenson, Brackner, and Skousen (Utah State Univ.) provide an abstract of a research project examining the impact of world-class manufacturers on traditional managerial and cost accounting systems. The monograph, sponsored by the Institute of Management Accountants Foundation for Applied Research, studies eight companies who received the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Each case study details the impact of changes in the accounting and information systems on an organization's corporate culture, illustrating the adaptation of traditional cost and managerial accounting applications to the contemporary needs of the manufacturing sector. The book's coverage and treatment requires readers to have an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as well as familiarity with managerial and cost accounting. Appendixes provide examples of the research methodology, sample questionnaires, and site visit discussion guides. This book should be part of every accounting collection serving graduate, faculty, or professional users. S. R. Kahn University of Cincinnati