Courses & Units
Management Accountability and Accounting BFA312
Introduction
Management accounting is an essential unit for students studying the Accounting major in the Bachelor of Business. Students will apply techniques to support management decision-making in respect of product costing, variance analysis, inventory management, budgeting and forecasting. The unit emphasises the application of quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyse cost behaviour. Students will evaluate the performance of products and business segments by applying the processes and techniques of management accounting that focus on the effective and efficient use of organisational resources. Students will also be introduced to theories of human behaviour and the impact on the design of performance measurement systems.
Summary
| Unit name | Management Accountability and Accounting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA312 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alia Alshamari |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Accelerated Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Accelerated Study Period 3 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 16/9/2024 | 9/10/2024 | 31/10/2024 | 15/12/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply management accounting techniques for business planning and control.
- Identify and analyse behavioural accounting, ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability issues applicable to management accounting and decision making.
- Use professional written communication to report decisions and recommendations from management accounting information.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091901 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Introductory 1 hour workshop x 1; 2 hour workshop x 6; plus online content. Please refer to the timetable for dates, time and venue. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Test Via Respondus (25%)|Case Study (35%)|Exam via Respondus (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Mowen, M.M., Hansen, D.R., Heitger, D.L., Sands, J.S., Winata, L., and Su, S. (2019). Managerial Accounting, Asia-Pacific Edition, 2nd edition, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, South Melbourne, VIC. Horngren, C. T., Datar, S. M., and Rajan, M., Maguire, W., Tan, R. (2017). Horngren’s Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 3rd Australian Edn, Pearson Australia, Melbourne, VIC. |
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| Recommended | Mowen et al provides all the information you need; If you are having difficulty with Mowen et al, please consult your lecturer. If you wish to study beyond the confines of the text, refer to the references at the end of each chapter. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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