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Unit of Study ACCT6002 Managerial Accounting (2024)

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Discuss the accountant's role in the organisational decision making process including the techniques for improving the contribution of the value-creating activities within the organisation.

Critically analyse management accounting concepts and techniques to support strategic business decisions.

Evaluate and apply different costing concepts and techniques to support the financial goals and day-to-day operations of the organisation.

Explain the role of budgets, the concept of standard costing and prepare a master budget and calculate detailed variances.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Project30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Project30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Project30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Project30%
Case study50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz20%
Project30%
Case study50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • e-text and print copies are available: Eldenburg, LG, Brooks, A, Oliver, J, Vesty, G, Dormer, R & Murthy, V, 2020, Management Accounting, 4th edn, Wiley Australia, Australia. ISBN: 9780730369387.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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