ACCT07018 2022 Management Accounting Planning, Control and Decision-Making 2
The aim of this module is to develop the student's knowledge of management accounting principles and enable them to produce information for planning, control and decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate a knowledge of formulating functional, cash and master budgets and illustrate a knowledge of the underlying theory
Interpret and analyse standard cost variance reports, demonstrating a knowledge of theoretical issues
Apply appropriate decision-making techniques for a variety of situations
Analyse and compare product cost information using activity based costing
Communicate information individually or in teams using written, visual and numerical forms
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through weekly class/computer laboratory based lectures. The lectures will include open discussion, practice of practical elements, in-class group work and self study.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy will include:
- Excel based assessment on budgeting or Moodle quiz e.g. MCQ/WIRIS (one - 20% excel assessment or quiz in weeks 5-9 of the semester)
- Final written examination - Must be supervised examination in person or online proctored
Repeat Assessments
The assessment strategy will include:
- Excel based assessment on budgeting or Moodle quiz e.g. MCQ/WIRIS (one - 20% excel assessment or quiz repeated in weeks 6-12 of the semester)
- Final written examination - Must be supervised examination in person or online proctored
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
LO1 - Demonstrate a knowledge of formulating functional, cash and master budgets and illustrate a knowledge of the underlying theory
- Budgets - functional, cash and basic master budgets
- Participation and behavioural aspects
- Budget theory
LO2 - Interpret and analyse standard cost variance reports, demonstrating a knowledge of theoretical issues
- All cost variance calculations
- Standard to actual cost reconciliation
- Identify possible causes of deviations
- Standard cost theory
LO3 - Apply appropriate decision-making techniques for a variety of situations
- Relevant costing
- Special contract
- Limiting factor
LO4 - Analyse and compare product cost information using activity based costing
- ABC costing technique
- ABM theory
LO5 - Communicate information individually or in teams using written, visual and numerical forms
- Excel modelling
- Problem solving in class group work
- Written assessment
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Excel assessment or moodle quiz | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam Written assessment including numerical and /or theoretical questions | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Group activity | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Personal study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2021 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING - STUDY TEXT.
ISBN 1787408558 ISBN-13 9781787408555
2014-11-01 Management Accounting McGraw Hill Higher Education
ISBN 0077157508 ISBN-13 9780077157500
Management Accounting Gill & Macmillan
Module Resources
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