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ACCA P5
ACCA Paper P5

Advanced
Performance
Management
Class Notes
June 2011

© The Accountancy College Ltd, January 2011
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of The Accountancy College Ltd.

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Contents
PAGE
INTRODUCTION TO THE PAPER

5

FORMULAE & TABLES PROVIDED IN THE EXAMINATION PAPER

9

CHAPTER 1:

STRATEGY

13

CHAPTER 2:

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

27

CHAPTER 3:

DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

39

CHAPTER 4:

TRANSFER PRICING

51

CHAPTER 5:

DESIGN OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

59

CHAPTER 6:

DECISION - MAKING

71

CHAPTER 7:

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

81

CHAPTER 8:

BUDGETING

93

CHAPTER 9:

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

103

CHAPTER 10: STRATEGIC OPTIONS

115

APPENDIX – ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS & EXAMPLES

123

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Introduction to the paper 5

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.

Strategic planning and control

2.

Economic, fiscal, market and environmental factors

3.

Performance measurement systems and design

4.

Strategic performance measurement

5.

Performance evaluation and corporate failure

6.

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.
The examination consists of:


Section A – two compulsory questions

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