Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Muhammad Atif
Room 353, 4ER
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG926 or ACCG8126
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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 requires students to apply relevant knowledge and skills, and to exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the planning, control and evaluation of the performance of an organisation, and to its strategic and operational development. |
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:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class Test 1 | 20% | No | Week 6 |
Class Test 2 | 20% | No | Week 10 |
Final Examination | 60% | No | Exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
During the first part of the session an in-class test will be set based on past ACCA exams questions covering the class materials in the lead up to the test. The test is designed to give feedback to the understanding of key topics and concepts of topics covered and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty prior to the final examination.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
During the second part of the session another in-class test will be set based on past ACCA exams questions covering class materials in the lead up to the test. The test is designed to give feedback as to your understanding of key topics and concepts of topics covered and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty prior to the final examination. The test will focus on larger case study style questions
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 60%
A three-hour closed book final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination period.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Classes: Students are required to attend thirteen lectures (3 hours each). The timetable for classes can be found at https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2021/. Refer iLearn for updated information on learning activities delivery.
Required Texts and Materials: The unit will follow materials from BPP Learning Media:
• ACCA P5 Advanced Performance Management: Workbook 3rd edition 2021 ISBN 978-1-5097-3755-0
• ACCA P5 Advanced Performance Management: Practice and Revision Kit 15 edition 2021 ISBN 978-1-5097-3756-7
• There will be supplemental readings and materials available on the unit website.
• The ACCA Journal is useful as an additional reference: ACCA's Student Accountant magazine.
Technology used and required: Students are expected to have:
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint Knowledge and use of iLearn for accessing learning materials, etc.
• Knowledge of the library research databases - for accessing additional research material.
• Access to a personal computer to be able to access iLearn, participate in lectures, and submit completed assessments material online.
Unit web page: Course contents are available on the learning management system (iLearn). The iLearn space for this unit is available at http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/index.htm.
ACCG8146 Advanced Performance Management
Session 2, 2021
UNIT SCHEDULE
WEEK |
DATE |
TOPIC |
1 |
30 July |
Introduction to Advanced Performance Management: Strategic Management Accounting
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2 |
6 August |
Performance hierarchy
Performance management and control
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3 |
13 August |
Organisational change, environmental and ethical issues:
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4 |
20 August |
Impact of risk and uncertainty:
Performance measurement systems and reports:
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5 |
27 August |
Strategic performance measures in the private sector:
Start Divisional Performance and transfer pricing issues:
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6 |
3 September |
Class test 1 – Exam questions covering syllabus to date. (1 hr 30 Mins) Plus 10 Mins Reading Time.
Finish Divisional Performance and transfer pricing issues: 4. Transfer Pricing |
7 |
10 September |
Strategic performance measures in not for profit organisations:
Undesirable outcome arising from the use of targets Non-financial performance Indicators:
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****MID-SESSION BREAK: 13-24 September****
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8 |
1 October |
The role of quality in performance management systems
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9 |
8 October |
Performance Measurement and Strategic HRM issues:
Alternative views of performance measurement and management:
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10 |
15 October |
Class test 2 – Exam questions covering syllabus to date. (1 hr 30 Mins) Plus 10 Mins Reading Time. Strategic performance issues in complex business structures:
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11 |
22 October |
Predicting and preventing corporate failure:
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12 |
29 October |
Revision and Exam Practice |
13 |
5 November |
Revision and Exam Practice |
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook