Managerial Accounting

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Status
Module not running
Module code
15PFMC088
FHEQ Level
7
Credits
15
Department
School of Finance and Management

Module overview

This module aims to provide an advanced overview of current developments in thought and practice of management accounting, strategy, and organisational control. Emphases are given to the economic and behavioural analysis of management accounting issues and to strategic and organisational aspects of control systems design.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of an effective management control system, including a well-designed accounting information system
  • Identify the relevant costs to consider in marketing and pricing decisions
  • Plan production volumes and product-line combinations
  • Make decisions that take account of quality management and 
environmental costs
  • Apportion overhead costs to products and services using a range of methods
  • Apply appropriate capital investment appraisal methods
  • Explain the ways in which divisional performance might be measured
  • Design an effective budget-setting process to help control a business

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