Managerial Accounting
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit aims to equip students with enhanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of management accounting concepts and technique application in the context of contemporary operational environment. It is designed to provide students with the skills and expertise to contribute to the strategic decision-making and management of organisations through exposure to apply management accounting analysis to practical accounting problems and case studies.
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply coherent and advanced knowledge to contribute to the strategic positioning of the organisation
- Critically evaluate and apply appropriate cost allocation methods and cost management analysis
- Critically analyse management accounting information to plan and control efficient use of company resources
- Apply appropriate management accounting techniques to solve cases on a range of complex business situations, as an effective team member
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 25 - 35% | 1,2,3 |
| Case Analysis | Group | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination | Individual | 35 - 55% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Strategic Decision-Making and Cost Concepts
- Cost Volume Profit Analysis
- Overhead Cost Allocation and Activity Based Costing
- Performance Measurement and Balanced Scorecard
- Relevant Costing & Tactical Decision Analysis
- Budgeting
- Flexible Budgets, Standard Costing & Variance analysis
- Contemporary Issues
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.