Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melanie Seifert
Contact via Email. Please contact Unit Convenor for all normal academic inquiries.
Consultation: At E4A Level 2. Eastern entry.
Time: Friday 11am - 12pm. Please email for appointment
Unit Moderator
Professor Kevin Baird
John-Paul Monck
Rajni Mala
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MAdvProfAcc and 4cp at 800 level) or (16cp at 600 level and ACCG921 and ACCG923 and ACCG926 and ((AFIN858 and ACCG922) or (admission to (MAccg(Adv) or MAccg))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of the strategic importance of management accounting. It emphasises the importance of correct understandings of environmental and organisation analysis. It stresses that management accounting must provide the correct knowledge that is critically important for effective decisions by management. In the increasingly competitive global business environment this knowledge includes not only financial issues but vitally important environmental and social concerns. The unit identifies the ‘strategic management accountant’ as a key member of organisation strategy development teams. It discusses the importance of the strategic management accountant acting as a moral compass within organisations being a key player involved in corporate social responsibility measurement and reporting and stakeholder recognition. This unit is undertaken concurrently with the student being also enrolled in the Strategic Management Accounting segment of the CPA Australia Professional Program.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Summary of Formal Assessment Tasks and overall workload expectations
Class attendance is strongly recommended |
% of marks |
Est work hrs |
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Task 1: Class Test 1 - In Class Assessment |
10% |
1 hr exam |
Task 2: Class Test 2 (invigilated as a formal exam) |
30% |
2.5 hr exam |
Task 3: Group Task – group and individual marks apply |
30% |
19 incl prep |
Task 4: Final Examination CPA Australia |
30% |
3.25 hr exam |
TOTAL Assessment dedicated hours |
100% |
25.75 hours |
Class Attendance |
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39 hours |
Overall unit preparation and study |
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85.25 hours |
TOTAL EXPECTED STUDENT WORK HOURS |
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150 hours |
To be eligible to pass the unit it is necessary to:
·Gain the necessary knowledge by preparing fully and attending classes regularly and attempting ALL assessment components.
·Obtain at least a PASS assessment in the CPA external examination. Note that if you do NOT pass the CPA Australia CPA104 SMA exam then you cannot attain a pass in this unit in this Session.
·Obtain at least half marks for the 70% comprising Macquarie University assessment.
Where a student attains at least 35 (ie scores 50% of 70 marks) in the Macquarie University assessment but fails the CPA Australia CPA104 SMA Exam then an Incomplete grade may be awarded. The I grade may remain in place for up to twelve months pending successful completion of the CPA Australia CPA104 SMA Exam in a subsequent Session at which time the I grade may be replaced by a substantive pass grade. This statement is general information and is NOT policy advice so students in this position must contact administration to ensure they gain precise advice on their position and the rules. |
Turnitin and Text Based Assignment Submission [university policy]
Unless otherwise advised in this Assessment Guide (and therefore approved) all text based assessments must be submitted through Turnitin according to instructions provided in the unit guide and/or on iLearn. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is submitted correctly prior to the due date and time. No hard copies of assessments will be accepted and only Turnitin records will be taken as records of submission.
Multiple submissions may be possible (in some units) via Turnitin prior to the final due date and time of an assessment task and originality reports may be made available to students to view and check their work. All identified matching text will be reconsidered carefully. Students should note that the system will not immediately produce the similarity score on a second or subsequent submission - it takes approximately 24 hours for the report to be generated. This may be after the due date so students should plan any resubmissions carefully. Please refer to these instructions on how to submit your assignment through Turnitin and access similarity reports and feedback provided by teaching staff. Should you have questions about Turnitin or experience issues submitting through the system, you must inform your unit coordinator immediately. If the issue is technical in nature may also lodge OneHelp Ticket, refer to the IT help page.
It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term. In the event that a student is asked to produce another copy of work submitted and is unable to do so, they may be awarded zero (0) for that particular assessment task.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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1. In Class Test | 10% | No | wkb 26/2/18 |
2. Class Test | 30% | No | During Week 10 date TBA |
3. FINAL EXAMINATION | 30% | No | 14 April 2018 advised CPA Aust |
4. Group Assessment Task | 30% | No | various due dates |
Due: wkb 26/2/18
Weighting: 10%
A 1 hour test taken in class covering 15 multiple choice questions and short answer questions. This will cover weeks 1- 4 and modules 1-3.
It will not be an open book test
Submission: The test will be held in the wkb 26.02.18
Late Submission:
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Due: During Week 10 date TBA
Weighting: 30%
Submission: The class test will be held during Week 10 of Classes and replaces Class 10. The precise date, time and location will be advised on iLearn and in classes. The test will have a duration of two hours and thirty minutes (including 10 minutes reading time). It will be conducted as an invigilated exam and University ID will be required in the exam room.
The test will cover all of the CPA Australia Strategic Management Accounting Study Guide Modules and all related content (including readings, case studies, questions and solution) as well as all stated assumed prior learning/knowledge. The test will be conducted as a fully open book exam which is the same approach that you will see in the CPA Australia Final Exam.
The test will consist of multiple choice questions and also short answer style questions to be answered by students. The value of all questions will be stated clearly and all multiple choice questions will be the same value.
This Assessment Item is designed to comprise valuable formative assessment. Accordingly, very shortly after marking is complete, you will receive full feedback about this test in class. You will receive your own marked exam script (this will be re-collected at the end of the class) for review and discussion.
Extension: No extensions are possible for this specific formative assessment task so there will not be a specific supplementary test available for Assessment Task 2. Absence from this test, upon by the student submission of correctly completed and submitted Special Consideration application, which is approved by the relevant Faculty authority, will permit an alternative assessment examination.
Penalties: Students who do not sit for Assessment Task 2 on the required date score zero marks for this assessment item and cannot pass this Unit. Documented absence that is substantiated by a Special Consideration application which meets University requirements, and that is approved, will allow a student to sit the alternative assessment as discussed above in 'Extension'.
Due: 14 April 2018 advised CPA Aust
Weighting: 30%
The CPA Australia examination is conducted by CPA Australia at a time and location designated by CPA Australia and according to rules and conditions set by CPA Australia. You can expect to be advised in writing of these rules and further exam details. This written advice will be sent directly to you by CPA Australia and NOT by Macquarie University.
Submission: Subject to the rules applicable to CPA Australia candidature
Extension: Subject to the rules applicable to CPA Australia candidature
Penalties: Students who do not achieve at least a Pass grade in this exam will not be awarded a Pass grade in ACCG908. Students who do not achieve a Pass grade should discuss this with MACC administration staff.
Due: various due dates
Weighting: 30%
Submission: Students will be formed into groups with 5 members. Groups will select a target entity (usually a corporation) as the group's analysis, discussion and presentation topic. Any uncertainties, including group membership and topic selection, will be clarified or mandated by your lecturer in class. Full details are provided in the ACCG908 Unit Assessment Guide - available on iLearn.
Students will work in groups of 5 (students will be allocated to a group in week 1). The report should be handed in components as described below.
MCQ Questions (5%)
Due Date Week 9: 19/3/18
Report (20%)
Due Date Week 10: wkb 26/03/18
Complete 5000 word report is required based on an existing company.
Full Details with respect to the group Assessment can be found in the unit Assessment Guide.
Presentation (5%)
Due Date Week 14: wkb 30/04/18
A 20 minute group presentation. Students will present the findings of their report with the class.
All group members are required to participate appropriately in all aspects of the Group Task. Detailed requirements are stated in the ACCG908 Unit Assessment Guide.
The Group Report itself must be submitted via Turnitin and a Group Cover sheet that must be acknowledged and signed by all group members. The Turnitin procedure will be provided on iLearn and the Group Cover Sheet is included within the Assessment Guide.
Extension: No extension will be granted.
Penalties: A mark of ZERO will be assigned for late submission or where all submission requirements are not met. Where any aspect of this assessment item is not completed on time and fully by a group member that group member will score zero marks for the entire assessment component (that is the student will score zero out of 30) unless a Special Consideration application is lodged according to university requirements and that application is subsequently approved.
Classes
Required and Recommended texts and/or materials
Required Texts/Materials
Reference Texts/Materials
Technology Used and Required
Unit web page
Learning and Teaching Activities
Each 3 hour class will consist of a combination of activities including seminar presentations by the lecturer and student presentations and discussions which will review key concepts. You are encouraged to engage in class discussion relating to questions posed, case studies and their analysis, current events/issues and practical, problem solving exercises. In addition to other assessment tasks, all students are required to participate in preparing and presenting a substantive Group Assessment Task (the ‘Group Task’).
The material to be covered each week is shown in the Class Schedule (part of this Unit Guide) – which adds detailed date information to that shown in the Unit Guide.
A class that includes revision will be held prior to the external CPA Program exam. This class will include analysis, questions and cases designed to explore the entire course.
Preparation for classes
It is essential that you prepare for each class by reading all materials and references carefully. This will include working through the relevant CPA Study Guide Modules carefully, noting any issues which you might like to discuss in class and, of course, contributing to in-class discussions and overall ‘group learning’.
You may download additional relevant class materials required each week from iLearn – login at https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. These class materials will be placed on iLearn prior to class time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you access and have copies of relevant material prior to classes. You should allow time for thorough reading of all materials before each class.
Week |
Class/Date |
Topic |
Module |
Other information |
W1
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Class 1 Week start 29 January |
Introduction to Strategic Management Accounting. [Also – brief review of assumed / prior knowledge in Appendix 1.1 of Module 1.] |
Module 1 p13 to end |
Module references are to CPA104 Strategic Management Accounting Study Guide. We will also discuss exam approaches in this class. |
W2
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Class 2 Week start 5 February |
Creating Organisational Value
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Module 2 from p113 to p190 |
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W3
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Class 3 Week start 12 February |
Performance Measurement ALSO Reading 2.1 Strategic Mgt & Value Chain from p191 to p209. |
Module 3 p235 to p289. |
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W4
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Class 4 Week start 19 February |
Performance Measurement including Appendix 3.1 Western Water |
Module 3 from p289 to end |
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W5
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Class 5 Week start 26 February |
In Class Test 1 |
Modules 1-3 |
In Class Test will cover modules 1-3 and will be 1 hour duration. The remainder of the class will be time available for students to work in their groups |
W6
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Class 6 Week start 5 March |
Techniques for Creating and Managing Value |
Module 4 p357 to p405 |
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W7
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Class 7 Week start 12 March |
Techniques for Creating and Managing Value |
Module 4 from p405 to end |
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W8
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Class 8 Week start 19 March |
Project Management Including Appendix 5.1 Sydney Seafood Bar
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Module 5 from p485 to end |
MCQ due |
W9
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Class 9 Week start 26 March |
Project Management and discussion of Wattle Jet Case Study Module |
Module 5 and Case Study Module |
Group Assignment Due |
W10
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Class 10 Week start 2 April
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Class Test 2– 30% of marks – test is compulsory. 2.5 hours including 10 minutes reading time – covers all Modules. ACTUAL DAY & TIME to be advised. TEST IS COMPULSORY. |
Class Test |
This test is an important EXAM 30% of total marks. See iLearn for date, time, location and seating. Date is designed to avoid clash with other units’ tests. Formal invigilation – bring ID. |
W11
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Class 11 Week start 9 April |
Class Test ‘hand back’ and review. Exam techniques discussion.
GOOD FRIDAY 30 March EASTER MONDAY 2 April |
MQU Exam review & revision |
IMPORTANT CLASS YOU MUST ATTEND. Receive your Test in your hand for understanding, discussion, feedback and your comments. |
W12
W13
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No Classes Week start 16 April and 23 April
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Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period commences Saturday 14 April
ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL |
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CPA Australia EXAM 30% of total marks You must personally check ALL exam details with CPA Australia |
W14
W15
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Class 12 & Class 13 Week start 30 April and 7 May |
Group Presentations |
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Presentations – ensure you read and follow ALL requirements |
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The unit syllabus has been updated in minor ways in relation to dates and content coverage.