Queensland University of Technology - AYB202: Management Accounting

Management accounting involves sourcing, analysing and communicating decision-relevant financial and non-financial information to generate value and maintain a competitive advantage. All organizations utilize management accounting practices regardless of their industry or size. You will learn about concepts, techniques, and sustainability practices that organizations can use to allocate costs to products or services; plan, control and measure performance; and be able to identify and provide management with relevant information to inform their decision-making.

✔ On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

• Describe and discuss current management accounting knowledge and apply technology skills appropriate for real world.
• Perform key calculations using different costing and budgeting methods in different management accounting contexts.
• Exercise critical thinking and judgement for decision making and planning across a range of management accounting contexts.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
• Professionally communicate management accounting knowledge, advice and recommendations in written form.
• Utilise a range of appropriate approaches and insights on teamwork to effectively address or manage attitudinal, behavioural or cultural issues.