+**Cost Accounting** is a vital branch of [Accounting](/wiki/Accounting) that tracks, analyzes, and reports the costs associated with operations. It provides critical insights for [Management](/wiki/Management) to optimize resource use and enhance profitability.
+## See also
+- [Finance](/wiki/Finance)
+- [Budgeting](/wiki/Budgeting)
+- [Profit](/wiki/Profit)
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