Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Enrolment in this unit via eStudent is not available.
To enrol in this unit please first enrol in the co-requisite CPA unit and then forward confirmation of your CPA enrolment, including your unique CPA ID number, to U.Connect@utas.edu.au.
Introduction
This unit examines the management accountant's role in dynamic organisations operating in the global business environment with a focus on achieving strategic outcomes. You will learn the tools and techniques including value chain analysis and project management, to contribute to strategy development and implementation, with the aim of creating customer and shareholder value and a strong competitive position for the organisation.
This unit is undertaken with a concurrent enrolment in the CPA Professional Level subject: Strategic Management Accounting.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | CPA Strategic Management Accounting |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA738 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Corporate Governance |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | apply the strategic management process and organisational and industry value analysis to understand value drivers, cost drivers and the reconfiguring of value chains |
| LO2 | explain the role of the management accountant as a trusted adviser and a business partner in supporting strategy development and the day-to-day operations of an organisation |
| LO3 | design an effective budgeting system that incorporates uncertainty to assist in strategy implementation |
| LO4 | explain the role of performance measurement and control systems in value creation, strategy implementation and monitoring performance to improve strategies |
| LO5 | apply strategic management accounting tools and techniques to improve the contribution and sustainability of value-creating activities |
Fees
Please note that there are fees associated with CPA membership, enrolment and examinations which are payable directly to CPA Australia and which are in addition to the UTAS tuition fee. For more information please contact CPA Australia.
Requisites
Prerequisites
N/A
Co-requisites
Concurrent enrolment in the CPA Professional Level subject: Strategic Management Accounting
(Note: CPA enrolment requires Associate Membership.)
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
N/A
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | CPA Final Examination (100%) Students will attend the CPA exam as the final exam for this unit. Students will need to book a specific time, date and location of the exam with CPA Australia. Students are advised that the CPA examination is conducted by CPA Australia and in accordance with their rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of students to be aware of the rules and requirements of CPA Australia, as well as the venue and time for the examination. As a student enrolled in CPA program, YOU are responsible for ensuring that you are in possession of the latest CPA Australia information |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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