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ACC310: Strategic Management Accounting
Module Title | Strategic Management Accounting |
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Module Code | ACC310 |
Module Tutor | Angela Lorenz |
School | Accounting and Law |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 6 |
Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass FM210 and pass FM211 and ( pass FM231 or pass ACC210 ) |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | This module aims to support the student's development of his/her ability to select and apply relevant financial techniques in supporting the management of a business or non-business organisation, and to interpret and explain the results. It aims to facilitate the acquisition by students of a balance of skills and knowledge including skills in applying quantitative techniques; the ability to interpret and explain the results of these calculations; the ability to critically evaluate the techniques; and a recognition that management accounting, like other areas of management, is context-dependent, and has to be put into the context of the particular organisation and its own strategy, culture and management style. |
Indicative Syllabus | Application of financial information in decision support; capital investment appraisals; risk and sensitivity analysis; divisional performance measurement and control; transfer pricing, cross-charging and internal markets; multi-dimensional performance measurement; recent and current developments in management accounting. |
Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding ii. Skills |
Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approximately 20%. |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 3.00 hours |
Special Assessment Requirements | None |
Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |