Management Accounting

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ACCT 2002
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Course ID
200273
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide an understanding of how management accountants facilitate decision-making within an organisation. It highlights the critical role of management accounting in organisational planning and control. Upon completion, students will be able to conduct cost-volume-profit analysis, determine product costs, estimate costs, manage costs, develop budgets and standards, conduct variance analysis, understand responsibility accounting, use relevant costs and information for decision-making, manage performance, account for sustainability, and comprehend management control systems. This course prepares students to effectively support decision-making and promote sustainability in business environments.

  • Management Accounting & Cost Allocations
  • Budgeting And Decision Making
  • Performance Management & Sustainability

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the roles of management accounting in planning, control and decision-making
  • Analyse and differentiate between various costing systems to calculate and manage product costs
  • Develop budgets for control and long-term financial planning
  • Identify and analyse relevant information for a range of decisions, including product-mix, pricing, working capital management, customer profitability analysis, outsourcing and special orders
  • Communicate management accounting theories and their applications effectively

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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