ACCT06023 2022 Introduction to Management Accounting
The aim of this subject is for students to develop a knowledge of cost accounting and cost behaviour and apply this to managerial decision making problems and budgeting.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identify ways in which costs can be classified and forecast costs for future periods.
Explain the terminology used in cost accounting and calculate the cost of producing a product or providing a service.
Perform calculations and manipulate data for break even analysis.
Apply contribution analysis to managerial decision making situations.
Describe the budgetary process in an organisation and prepare functional, cash and incremental budgets
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials.
Module Assessment Strategies
Moodle Quiz or class based assessment
Final Written exam.
Repeat Assessments
Learning outcomes can be met by repeat exam.
Indicative Syllabus
LO1. Cost Accounting- terminology, cost classification, costing methods.
LO2. Job costing including OAR's.
LO3.Cost Behaviour - high low, least squares method of linear regression, scatter graph, forecasting.
LO3.Break-even Analysis - solve problems using ratios and charts.
LO4.Short term Decision Making - Shut down, make or buy, special order, limiting factor, qualitative and quantitative factors.
LO5. Budgets - Process, cash, functional, incremental, advice on negative balances.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment Written assessment and/or project | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 5 | 1,2 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam Written exam including numerical and/or theoretical questions | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2011-04 Management Accounting: A Practical Approach Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 071714996X ISBN-13 9780717149964
A comprehensive core text for management accounting which establishes the fundamental theories of all aspects of the subject before progressing to more in-depth exploration * Clear learning objectives, a strong focus on application and a large bank of questions and resources underpin the practical approach to management accounting * Presents strategic and traditional management accounting topics and, where appropriate, revision questions will compare approaches of both methods * Recent research work is mentioned where more strategic accounting techniques are explained, such as Activity Based Costing and Balanced Scorecard, encouraging students to explore topics further * End-of-chapter questions are of exam-standard as set by both third level institutions and accounting professional bodies in Ireland * Solutions are available to selected questions, with each solution listing key learning notes containing 'hints and tips' to aid the student - a feature unique to this book GO Online lecturers: PowerPoint slides, additional questions with worked solutions, multiples choice questions with answers and teaching aids are available on gillmacmillan.ie Go Online students: Worked solutions to end of chapter questions and additional questions are available on gillmacmillan. ie WRITTEN FOR Undergraduate students on business courses at degree level in Institutes of Technology and Universities Those studying for professional accounting qualifications
Module Resources
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