Courses & Units
Management and Cost Accounting BFA612
Introduction
In this unit we explore the key functions fulfilled by managerial and cost accounting. The primary purpose of managerial and cost accounting is to provide relevant information to managers within an organisation. Managerial accounting can be thought of as the informal language used within the organisation to facilitate planning, control, coordination and performance assessment. Decision contexts can vary from the broad strategic planning and resource allocation decisions made at corporate or divisional level, to the more specific cost and performance information necessary to monitor individual products, customers or segments. The ultimate measure of success is whether or not internal decision making has been improved as a result of the relevance, quality and timeliness of information provided by the management accounting function.
Summary
| Unit name | Management and Cost Accounting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA612 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alia Alshamari|Doctor Mansi Mansi |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish management and cost accounting theory and practice in contemporary Australian business
- Propose solutions using management accounting theory and practice to contemporary business challenges
- Evaluate diverse environmental, social, and governance perspectives to accounting decision-making in individual and team context
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080101 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: 1 x 2-hour on-campus workshop (Wks 2-13) Off-campus: Workshop recordings and interactive online webinars. |
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| Assessment | Exam (40%)|Presentation (15%)|Group case study (30%)|Letter of Response (15%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text [available from the Co-op Bookshop or the e-book can be purchased online]: Horngren, CT, Datar, SM, Rajan, MV, Maguire &Tan, R 2017, Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 3rd Australian Edn, Pearson Australia, Melbourne, VIC. This highly regarded text has been prepared for an Australasian audience with local case studies and Australasian standards. Other editions of this textbook are not recommended for studying BFA612. |
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| Recommended | The essential prescribed readings are indicated in the unit schedule on the last page of the unit outline. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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