MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


GBU2004

Budgeting and management techniques

Mr Brian Conheady

6 points + 3 class hours per week + Distance: approximately 12 hours per week + First, second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisite: GBU2003

Objectives Drawing on the accounting knowledge and skills provided by core and prerequisite subjects students will study the processes of preparation, reporting and application of management accounting information. Students will develop skills in communication, information technology and problem solving with a special emphasis on responsibility accounting, budgeting and strategic planning.

Synopsis Cost/volume/profit analysis. Relevant costs for special decisions. Budgeting the budget planning process including master budget preparation. Budgeting standard costs. Responsibility accounting. Management by objectives and non-financial performance measurement. Transfer pricing and divisional performance. Program budgeting and other approaches. Strategic planning.

Assessment Assignments and projects: 30% + Examination: 70%

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