ACCT08030 2022 Strategic Management Accounting 1

General Details

Full Title
Strategic Management Accounting 1
Transcript Title
Strategic Mgmt Accounting 1
Code
ACCT08030
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ACCT - Accounting
Department
BUS - Business
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Kerry Dolan, Aileen Brennan, Caroline McNulty
Programme Membership
SG_BACCO_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting SG_BACCO_K08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business with Accounting (Add-on) SG_BACOO_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting SG_BACCO_K08 202300 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business with Accounting (Add-on)
Description

This module builds on year 1 and 2 learning in management accounting, further developing students understanding and ability to apply management accounting concepts and techniques. Independent learning and critical evaluation of current practice is encouraged.

 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Discuss current issues and developments in management accounting.

2.

Discuss the impact of TQM on management accounting techniques and prepare cost of quality reports.

3.

Formulate and solve problems using the graphical approach to linear programming.

4.

Apply CVP analysis to single and multi product scenarios

5.

Analyse and propose solutions to various business scenarios. 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures 

Independent learning and research will be encouraged.

Module Assessment Strategies

Formative assessment is carried out throughout the semester providing detailed feedback to scaffold towards the final assessment.

Final Exam:  Written exam with calculation and discussion questions.

Final exam should be supervised in person or proctored if online.

Repeat Assessments

Final Exam:  Written exam with calculations and discussion questions.

Final exam should be supervised in person or proctored if online.

Module Dependencies

Prerequisites
ACCT07017 202200 Management Accounting Planning, Control and Decision-Making 1 ACCT07018 202200 Management Accounting Planning, Control and Decision-Making 2 None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None

Indicative Syllabus

LO No 1 Discuss current issues and developments in management accounting.

Automation, digitalisation, disruptive technology, big data, sustainability, back flush costing and throughput accounting.

LO No. 2 Discuss the impact of TQM on management accounting techniques and prepare cost of quality reports.

Companies implementing JIT and TQM systems

Prevention, appraisal, internal and external failure costs

The balance between conformance and non conformance

Prepare cost of quality reports and evaluate outputs

Environmental cost reports

LO No 3: Formulate and solve problems using the graphical approach to linear programming.

Formulate problem, solve using graphical approach, shadow prices, application of linear programming.

LO No 4: Apply CVP analysis to single and multi product scenarios

Single product and multi-product scenarios

Solve by formulae and by graph

Limitations of CVP Analysis

Pricing with missing figures and manipulating formulae

LO No. 5: Analyse and propose solutions to various business scenarios. 

Target costing, kaizen costing,business process reengineering, relevant costs, pricing strategies.

Throughput accounting calculations

Risk and uncertainty.  

 

 

 

 

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Exam Final written exam including numerical and / or theoretical questions - must be supervised Final Exam Closed Book Exam 100 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Flat Classroom Lecture 4 Weekly 4.00
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Personal study 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2020-12-10 MANAGEMENT COST ACCOUNTING 11E
ISBN 147377361X ISBN-13 9781473773615

Recommended Reading
2021 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - STUDY TEXT.
ISBN 1787408655 ISBN-13 9781787408654

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Management and Cost Accounting, 11th Edition. Colin Drury. Cengage Learning, 2021

Journal Resources
URL Resources
Other Resources

ACCA  Complete Text, Performance Management, Kaplan Publishing, Current Year, ISBN: 978-1-78415-213-0

Paper P1 Management Accounting. CIMA Study Text. Kaplan Publishing. Current Year, ISBN: 978-1-78415-299-4

Paper P2 Advanced Management Accounting,  CIMA Study Text. Kaplan Publishing. Current Year, ISBN: 978-1-78415-300-7

 

Accounting Journals and Library Facilities

Additional Information

None