Starting from the weaknesses of traditional formal cost accounting systems, this article describes a possible …. Evidence from a case study is also reported, in order to better clarify the potential synergy between cost accounting and lean …

to develop a lean environment model that illustrates the importance of lean accounting practices. We build on this work … of value stream costing (VSC) and lean accounting practices that exist in a cross-section of manufacturing firms. Using … manufacturing practices, which in turn are associated with a decreased emphasis on traditional management accounting practices and …

can be applied in all company processes, including accounting. Lean accounting involves changing financial reporting …, business process control and business decision-making processes. Lean accounting relies on the value stream with all income and …

natural relation to accounting and possible uses in accounting functions, business operations and financial services, it is …