Management Accounting Applications (AC0019)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-MAA

Alternative performance measures for business segments, transfer pricing, remuneration and incentive schemes, performance measurement, control and decision making, social and behavioural dimensions, the nature and use of management accounting in the public sector.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Accountancy and 2B at the first attempt and an average of 50% or more in Accountancy 2A and 2B.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Accounting, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
11/01/2008	14:00	15:50	Room S.1, 7 George Square	Central	(Psychology)

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to build upon prior study to further develop the student's appreciation of accounting practice. Through the use of class presentation, group work, and independent study, the course attempts to foster a knowledge and understanding of key theories within the discipline and the ability to critically appraise them.