This document discusses human resource accounting and provides definitions, objectives, importance, and methods of valuation. It can be summarized as follows: Human resource accounting is defined as identifying and measuring data about human resources and communicating this information. It aims to furnish cost and value information to aid in proper decision making and facilitate valuation of human assets. Historical attempts to value human resources date back to the 17th century. Methods of valuation include cost-based approaches like historical cost and replacement cost, and non-monetary approaches. Human resource accounting provides important benefits to management in areas like employment, utilization, and evaluation of training expenditures.