Area: | School of Accounting |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11941 (v.2) Accounting (Managerial) 530 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Role of management accounting in development and implementing business strategies. Theories of business strategy and the way strategy influences control systems. Value chain analysis, strategic cost analysis, total quality management and competitor accounting. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed management control systems that align with the business unit strategy. Appraised management accounting practices as an aid to planning and implementing strategies. Demonstrated information search skills on the internet and library databases. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Anthony, R.N. and Govindarajan, V. (2001), Management Control Systems. 10th ed. New York, Irwin Publishing. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study analysis 70%. Participation 10%. Presentations 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80100 Accounting (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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