ACW3220 Management accounting 2
Faculty of Business and Economics
ACW3220 Management accounting 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ACW2220, ACB2220, ACC2200 or ACF2200 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ACW3220
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ACW3220
1 unit list ACW3220 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit focuses on the provision and use of management accounting information for management planning and control in organisations. Technical and behavioural issues related to budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement, and value chain management are considered.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply management accounting techniques to enable managers to measure and enhance organisational performance
- 2
analyse and make recommendations regarding the design of management accounting systems
- 3
evaluate management accounting systems in terms of their behavioural implications
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in ACW3220.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
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Where it fits
ACW3220 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Puspavathy Rassiah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACW3220?
You need ACW2220, ACB2220, ACC2200 or ACF2200 before you enrol.
What can I take after ACW3220?
ACW3220 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ACW3900.
When is ACW3220 offered?
In 2023, ACW3220 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ACW3220?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ACW3220 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ACW3220?
ACW3220 is part of Accountancy.