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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ACC2200, ACB2220, ACW2220 or ACF2200 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written30%
- Quiz / Test10%
- Presentation10%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
assess organisational performance by applying management accounting techniques
- 2
evaluate and recommend the design of management accounting systems in an organisation
- 3
critically evaluate management accounting systems in terms of human behavioural implications
- 4
reflect how the management accounting learning activities contribute to the development of professional competency
- 5
demonstrate an ability to participate effectively in group management accounting tasks.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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.
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Where it fits
ACW3220 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Puspavathy Rassiah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ACW3220?
You need ACC2200, ACB2220, ACW2220 or ACF2200 before you enrol.
What can I take after ACW3220?
ACW3220 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ACX3900.
When is ACW3220 offered?
In 2026, 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 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ACW3220?
ACW3220 is part of Accountancy.