22814 Accounting Information for Managers

This subject develops accounting knowledge and its application in the management of business activity. It integrates accounting with other aspects of managerial decisions including general management, finance, production, marketing and human resource decisions. The subject is divided into two parts, with the first part introducing students to the interpretation and analysis of financial statements and their practical applications. The second part focuses on management accounting issues including budgeting, variance analysis, cost allocations and internal performance measurement and reporting systems. Students are required to undertake a 'real-life' syndicate case study based on a listed public company.