Business

BFA261

2012  BFA261  Management Accounting

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BFA261 H,L,W Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 Sem 2 W On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the technical and analytical skills you will need to analyse relevant management accounting information. You will use these skills to inform your decisions in a variety of contexts. You will understand the power of management accounting to inform the decisions that people make for the good of both the organisation and the broader community.

You will achieve this aim by engaging in the process of management accounting. This unit focuses you on using management accounting as an information system that produces the information required to manage resources and create value. You will learn about, and practise, the processes and techniques of management accounting that focus on the effective and efficient use of organisational resources. With this knowledge and ability you will be able to support managers in their quest to enhance both customer and shareholder value. You will learn about how decision contexts vary from broad strategic planning and resource allocation decisions to the more specific cost and performance information necessary to monitor individual segments, products or customers. The unit examines cost, cost management, budgeting, performance management and pricing at both operational and strategic levels.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (40%); exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

BFA103 and BEA140

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: TBA

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