• Course information is available on (iLearn).
• iLearn access is at http://www.learn.mq.edu.au
• Advice for iLearn including login advice and relevant support is all available at the iLearn site.
• The student web page for this unit is located on iLearn. This includes course material, announcements and results.
• Each week you will find on iLearn Lecture Guidance Notes and In-Class Discussion Questions.  You will also find relevant reference materials on iLearn.

• The principal technology used in this unit comprises web based access to resource materials (see above) and the learning management system called ‘iLearn’. 
• Regular access to iLearn is strongly encouraged so that you have access to:
  • Resources developed for each class
  • Additional recommended reading and research resources
  • Additional information regarding assessment items that may be required
  • Any new information that may arise in relation to contingencies – including in relation to any changes in dates, timetables or class details
  • iLearn communication and discussion tools as an effective means to enhance learning for all students and staff.
• Please note that YOUR OWN University email address must be used for both receiving and sending university emails.

Classes

• Classes:  Times and Locations will be advised on iLearn - you will attend one three hour class each week
• To complete the unit successfully, you should attend one three hour class per week.  Please attend only the class in which you are formally enrolled.  
• Please refer to the class diary at the end of this unit guide for detailed weekly class content.
• The University web site shows timetables:  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

• Langfield-Smith, K, Thorne, H and Hilton, R Management Accounting, McGraw Hill, North Ryde.  Any recent edition will provide useful background reading and also support for CPA Australia’s “assumed knowledge” protocols.
• The CPA Australia CPA104 Strategic Management Accounting Study Guide provides a comprehensive reference list at the end of each module containing all references cited by the authors.  These references provide research sources for assignments and further reading on topics. 
• Additional materials and research references will be made available or advised on iLearn.  Please note you MUST refer to iLearn regularly in order to gain current materials and relevant administrative advice.

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

Class 1

Week start

27.01.20

Introduction to Strategic Management Accounting. 

Module 1

Introduction

Review of Unit Guide

W2

Class 2

Week start

03.02.20

Information for Decision Making

Module 2

W3

Class 3

Week start

10.02.20 

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Module 3

W3

Class 4

Week start

10.02.20

Critical Management Accounting Technique workshop

Date: Sat 15.02.20

Location: TBA

Assumed Knowledge Review

W4

Class 5

Week start

17.02.20

In Class Test 1

Date: Tues 18.02.20 9-10:30am

Location: In Class

Class Test 1

In Class Test 1 (20%) will cover modules 1-3 and will be 90 minutes duration.

W5

Class 6

Week start

24.02.20

Project Management

Module 4

W6

Class 7

Week start

02.03.20

Performance Management

Module 5

W7

Class 8

Week start

09.03.20

Tools for creating & managing value  

Module 6

W8

Class 9

Week start

16.03.20

Tools for creating & Managing Value

Module 6 & Case study

W9

Class 10

Week start

23.03.20

Practice Examination Review Class

W10

Class 11

Week start

30.03.20

Class Test 2– 35% of marks – test is compulsory.  3 hours including 10 minutes reading time – covers all Modules. 

Date: Wed 1.04.20 6-9pm

Location: TBA

Class Test 2

This test is an important EXAM

35% of total marks.

See iLearn for date, time, location and seating.

Formal invigilation – bring ID.

W11

Class 12

Week start

06.04.20

Class Test ‘hand back’ and review.  Exam techniques discussion.

MQ Exam review & revision

IMPORTANT CLASS YOU MUST ATTEND

W13

W14

No Classes

Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period commences Sat 11 April – Sun 28 April 2020

CPA Australia EXAM

30% of total marks

You must personally check ALL exam details with CPA Australia