Managerial accounting research aims to systematically find new knowledge in accounting by using different types of research methods like surveys, case studies, and experiments. The research helps executives make decisions about managing inventory, analyzing costs, and budgeting. The study breaks down ideas into variables to study, starting with selecting a topic, defining the problem, setting objectives, collecting data, analyzing it, drawing conclusions, and presenting findings. Key areas of focus include inventory management, cost analysis, profit, and budgeting.