AFW3007

Advanced accounting for management information ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Stephen Foster

Offered:
South Africa Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Theory and background to managerial decision making in respect of the following different types decision making techniques: Cost profit volume analysis, Linear correlation and regression analysis, Learning curve theory, Relevance approach to non-routine profit related decisions, Decision making under circumstances of risk and uncertainty, Cost planning of network projects, Inventory models, Standard costing, Activity based costing, Budgeting techniques, Just in time.

Assessment: Assignment (up to 3000 words): 15% + Mid-semester test 15% + Final Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial.

Prerequisites: AFW2020