Postgraduate TAS-BFA738-2022

CPA Strategic Management Accounting

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Start dates

11 Jul 2022

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, the students should be able to:

Apply the strategic management process and organisational and industry value analysis to understand value drivers, cost drivers and the reconfiguring of value chains
Explain the role of the management accountant as a trusted adviser and a business partner in supporting strategy development and the day-to-day operations of an organisation
Design an effective budgeting system that incorporates uncertainty to assist in strategy implementation
Explain the role of performance measurement and control systems in value creation, strategy implementation and monitoring performance to improve strategies
Apply strategic management accounting tools and techniques to improve the contribution and sustainability of value-creating activities

Topics covered

- Schedule
- 1. Week 1
- 1.1) Introduction to strategic management accounting
- 2. Week 2
- 2.1) Information for decision-making
- 3. Week 3
- 3.1) Planning, budgeting and forecasting
- 4. Week 4
- 4.1) Project management
- 5. Week 5
- 5.1) Project management
- 6. Week 6
- 6.1) Performance management
- 7. Week 7
- 7.1) Performance management
- 8. Week 8
- 8.1) Mid-semester break
- 9. Week 9
- 9.1) Tools for creating and managing value
- 10. Week 10
- 10.1) Revision and strategic management accounting case study
- 11. Week 11
- 11.1) n/a
- 12. Week 12
- 12.1) n/a
- 13. Week 13
- 13.1) n/a

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

TAS-BFA503-Introduction to Financial Management

and

TAS-BFA507-The Accounting Framework

and

TAS-BFA601-Business and Corporate Law

and

TAS-BFA605-Financial and Corporate Accounting

and

TAS-BEA603-Economics and Statistical Analysis

and

TAS-BFA715-Accounting Perspectives and Research

and

TAS-BFA714-Australian Tax Law

and

TAS-BFA612-Management and Cost Accounting

Others

Open Access, upon fulfillment of pre-requisite

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject examines the management accountant’s role in dynamic organisations operating in the global business environment with a focus on achieving strategic outcomes. You will learn the tools and techniques including value chain analysis and project management, to contribute to strategy development and implementation, with the aim of creating customer and shareholder value and a strong competitive position for the organisation. This subject provides tuition support for your enrolment in the core CPA Professional Level segment: Strategic Management Accounting.

Assessments

CPA Final Exam (100%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22

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