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
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
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
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- 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
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
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Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
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.
- CPA Final Exam (100%)
Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22
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