Advanced Performance Management
Class Notes December 2012
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PAPER FORMULAE & TABLES PROVIDED IN THE EXAMINATION PAPER CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 4: CHAPTER 5: CHAPTER 6: CHAPTER 7: CHAPTER 8: CHAPTER 9: STRATEGY STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TRANSFER PRICING DESIGN OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DECISION - MAKING NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BUDGETING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 5 9 13 29 43 59 71 83 101 123 135 151 161
CHAPTER 10: STRATEGIC OPTIONS APPENDIX – ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS & EXAMPLES
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IN T R O D U C T I O N T O T H E P A P E R
AIM OF THE PAPER
The aim of the paper is to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the evaluation of an organisation and its strategic development.
OUTLINE OF THE SYLLABUS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Strategic planning and control Economic, fiscal, market and environmental factors Performance measurement systems and design Strategic performance measurement Performance evaluation and corporate failure Current developments and emerging issues in management accounting and performance management
FORMAT OF THE EXAM PAPER
The syllabus is assessed by a three-hour paper-based examination with an additional 15 minutes of reading and planning time The examination consists of: ● ● Section A – two