This research report investigates the role of management accounting (MA) in relation to strategic human resource management (SHRM). The two main objectives of the report were: 1. The existing MA information provided within the context of the SHRM process. 2. Managers' and accountants' views on what role MA information could play in SHRM in future. Includes in-depth case studies of four leading-edge companies (Royal Mail, Canada Post Corporation, TDG plc, Weycan). In summary the four case studies show that management accountants contribute in many different ways to SHRM such as: Providing information for SHRM planning Analysing HR strategies Providing information for HR decision-making Measuring HR performance (financial and non-financial) Benchmarking Reporting HR performance