AFC5130

Analysis for management decisions

Professor Rob Chenhall

First and second semester, full-year
* Clayton
* Prerequisite: AFC4130 or equivalent

Objectives On completion of this subject students will be able to evaluate recent developments in management accounting theories and techniques; position management accounting within other management and organisational theories and practices.

Synopsis The subject considers advanced topics and problem areas in the generation of information for management decision making. Areas of study include planning and control systems; measurement problems in internal accounting and control systems and organisational structure and management decision making. From these areas research papers will be prepared on specific topics.

Assessment Written (12,000 to 15,000 words): 100%