Management Accounting

Accounting

Learn how management can develop accounting information systems to meet specific decision requirements, especially in cost management, through this management accounting course.

NZ$968

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

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Role of cost and management accounting

Describe the role of cost and management accounting and management accounting systems within organisations.

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Relationship between activities, costs, and values

Discuss the relationship between activities, costs, and values within an organisation.

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Value-enhancing information for decision-making

Explain the types of value-enhancing information that management accountants provide for managerial decision-making.

What You're Signing Up For

Grow your knowledge of accounting by examining how management can develop accounting information systems to meet specific decision requirements, with an emphasis on cost management. The course is designed to provide an understanding of cost and management accounting systems, exploring the relationship between costs, activities, and value, as well as the types of information useful for managerial decision-making.

Course Content

  • Role of cost and management accounting within organisations
  • Management accounting systems
  • Relationship between activities, costs, and values within an organisation
  • Value-enhancing information for decision-making
  • Fundamental cost and management accounting concepts
  • Application of management accounting concepts to real-world issues

What you need to know first

A minimum of 45 credit points from specified courses

Any level 100, 200, or 300 course

Pre-requisite: Financial Information for Business (COMM-112)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Accounting

  • Business

  • Finance

  • Commerce

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Management accountant

  • Cost analyst

  • Business analyst

  • Finance roles in organisations