This course focuses on research methods in managerial accounting research. Three primary research methods are emphasized: analytical modeling in imperfect information environments, parametric and non-parametric production-cost modeling, and empirical archival techniques. Topics covered include agency models of performance evaluation and control, decentralization and transfer pricing, productivity measurement, data envelopment analysis, financial and non-financial information in performance measurement, product and process quality measurement, accounting in advanced manufacturing technologies, budgeting, and costing systems.