Purpose: This study aims to analyze the current practices of production cost accounting in cotton and textile clusters and to evaluate the application of the process-based costing method for determining production costs. The research seeks to identify existing shortcomings in accounting systems and propose solutions to improve cost accuracy, transparency, and management efficiency.
Research methodology: The study employs analytical, comparative, and monographic methods, combining theoretical and empirical approaches. Data were collected through expert surveys, document analysis, and observation of accounting practices in domestic and foreign textile enterprises. Economic and mathematical modeling was also used to assess the effectiveness of process-based costing models.
Results: Findings reveal that traditional accounting systems in the textile industry often lack precision, automation, and digital integration. The process-based method, when combined with digital tools, significantly enhances cost control and managerial decision-making. The study also highlights the critical role of human resource competence in successful implementation.
Conclusions: Improving cost accounting practices requires adopting process-based methods, advancing digitalization, and strengthening accounting staff qualifications. These measures will ensure higher accuracy, transparency, and competitiveness across textile clusters.
Limitations: The study is limited to selected textile clusters and does not include comparative sectoral analysis, which may affect generalization.
Contribution: This research contributes to refining cost accounting methodologies and offers practical strategies for digital transformation and efficiency enhancement in textile clusters.