Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer
Nandini Krishna Kumar
Lecturer
Leisa Henness
Contact via Contact via email
Consultation hours to be advised via ilearn
Unit Moderator
Kevin Baird
Unit Administration
Charmaine D'Souza
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(40cp at 6000 level and (ACCG921 or ACCG8121) and (ACCG923 or ACCG8123) and (ACCG926 or ACCG8126) and admission to MProfAcc or MProfAccgLead) or admission to MAdvProfAcc and 10cp at 8000 level
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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 extended formal academic support to students concurrently enrolled in the Strategic Management Accounting unit of the CPA program. Specifically, the unit offers a strong theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding 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. |
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:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.
Submission time after the due date (including weekends) |
Penalty (% of available assessment task mark) |
Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30 |
< 24 hours |
10% |
10% x 30 marks = 3 mark deduction |
24-48 hours |
20% |
20% x 30 marks = 6 mark deduction |
48-72 hours |
30% |
30% x 30 marks = 9 mark deduction |
72-96 hours |
40% |
40% x 30 marks = 12 mark deduction |
> 96 hours |
100% |
Assignment won't be accepted |
To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.
The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date
1. Class Participation
Due : Various Weighting: 15%
In class participation and attendance accounts for 15% of the final grade. Merely attending does not guarantee a pass mark. Attendance will be recorded for each seminar. Completion of CPA online learning quizzes are also a component of this assessment . See ilearn for further details
2. Class Test No 1
Due : Week 4 (16 February, 2022) Weighting: 20%
This will be conducted as an online exam with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes) and will consist of multiple choice and extended response questions. More details as to format will be provided on ilearn including time and window of the online exam. This test will cover Modules 1, 2 and 3 of the CPA materials as well as the assumed knowledge component of the the CPA materials. The test will be open book.
Submission
Online through link on ilearn. Each multiple choice question will be marked on the basis of a correct response being one mark and an incorrect response zero. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Extension
No extension will be granted, you must attempt the test during the designated time otherwise you will be awarded zero unless an application is approved under the Special Consideration Policy in accordance with the university rules. (see below Policies and Procedures). Approval based on Special Consideration Policy will resulting in supplementary examination at date determined by the Unit Convenor. This will be communicated via email.
3. Class Test No 2
Due : Week 9 (23 March 2022) Weighting: 35%
This will be conducted as an online exam with a duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes and will consist of multiple choice and extended response questions. Class Test No 2 will mirror the format of the CPA examination which will consist of 52 marks for multiple choice and 22 marks extended response questions - total of 74 marks. More details as to format will be provided on ilearn including time and window of the online exam. This test will cover all modules (1 to 6 including case study and assumed knowledge materials). The test will be open book.
Submission
Online through link on ilearn. Each multiple choice question will be marked on the basis of a correct response being one mark and an incorrect response zero. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Extension
No extension will be granted, you must attempt the test during the designated time otherwise you will be awarded zero unless an application is approved under the Special Consideration Policy in accordance with the university rules. (see below Policies and Procedures). Approval based on Special Consideration Policy will resulting in supplementary examination at date determined by the Unit Convenor. This will be communicated via email.
Where students do not attain at least 32 marks for the Macquarie University Assessment, an overall Fail grade will apply.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class Participation | 15% | No | Ongoing throughout semester |
Class Test 1 | 20% | No | 16 February 2022 |
Class Test 2 | 35% | No | 23 March 2022 |
CPA External Exam | 30% | Yes | CPA Examination Period (7 April - 24 April 2022) |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13.5 hours
Due: Ongoing throughout semester
Weighting: 15%
Students are required to prepare and submit homework submissions which are graded, and attend and actively participate in class. Class participation is designed to encourage and help students achieve the learning outcomes of this unit.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 16 February 2022
Weighting: 20%
An online class test comprising multiple-choice questions and extended-response questions will be conducted during class time. This test is designed to provide feedback to students on their level of understanding of key topics and concepts covered, and to identify any particular learning challenges or areas of difficulty.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 23 March 2022
Weighting: 35%
An online computer exam, mirroring the CPA exam conditions and length, will be conducted on line at home. This test is designed to provide feedback to students on their level of understanding of key topics and concepts covered and to identify any learning challenges or areas of difficulties.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: CPA Examination Period (7 April - 24 April 2022)
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Examination administered by CPA Australia. CPA Australia will advise on the format and topics included in the final exam. Students need to achieve at least a Pass mark in this CPA external examination. If students do not pass this CPA examination, students will not pass this unit.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Text: | CPA Professional Program: CPA104 Strategic Management Accounting Study Guide, Deakin University and CPA Australia, Edition as provided by CPA Australia in S1 2020. The CPA Australia Study Guide is provided to you by CPA Australia. You may also find a full software version on the CPA MyOnline Learning website. |
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Seminars
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Other Course Materials: |
Preparation for seminars It is essential that you prepare for each seminar 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/ 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. |
Learning and Teaching Activities
Each 3 hour seminar will consist of a combination of activities including seminar presentations by the lecturer, discussions and activities which will review key concepts. You are encouraged to engage in class discussion relating to questions raised, case studies and their analysis, current events/issues and practical, problem solving exercises.
The material to be covered each week is shown in the Class Schedule (part of this Unit Guide) –additional information will be noted on the ilearn page which adds detailed date information to that shown in the Unit Guide.
A seminar 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.
UNIT SCHEDULE ACCG8308 CPA – Strategic Management Accounting – Session 1 2022
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Class/Date |
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Module |
Other information |
W1
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Class 1 Week start 24 January |
Introduction to Strategic Management Accounting (due to public holiday- this will be a pre-recorded lecture)
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Module 1 |
Introduction Review of Unit Guide |
W2
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Class 2 Week start 31 January |
Information for Decision Making (Live Zoom lecture)
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Module 2 |
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W2
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Class 3 Week start 31 January |
Critical Management Accounting Technique workshop (Saturday 5th Feb-live zoom - time to be advised)
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Assumed Knowledge Review
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W3
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Class 4 Week start 7 February |
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (Live Zoom lecture)
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Module 3
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W4
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Class 5 Week start 14 February |
Class Test 1 (online)
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Class Test 1- 16 February 2022 (normal seminar time)
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In Class Test 1 (20%) will cover modules 1-3 and assumed knowledge |
W5
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Class 6 Week start 21February
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Project Management (Live Zoom lecture) |
Module 4 |
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W6
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Class 7 Week start 28 February |
Performance Management (Live Zoom lecture) |
Module 5 |
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W7
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Class 8 Week start 7 March |
Tools for creating & managing value (Live Zoom lecture)
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Module 6
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W7 |
Class 9 Week start 7 March |
Tools for creating & Managing Value (Saturday 12th March- live zoom lecture - time to be advised ) |
Module 6 & Case study |
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W8
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Class 10 Week start 14 March
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Practice Examination Review Class (Live Zoom lecture) |
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W9
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Class 11 Week start 21 March
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Class Test 2 (online)– 35% of marks – test is compulsory. This test will mirror the CPA exam (to be advised when details are released by CPA) – covers all Modules.
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Class Test 2- 23 March (normal seminar time) |
35% of total marks covering modules 1-6.
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W10 |
Class 12 Week start 28 March
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Class review. Exam techniques discussion. (Live Zoom lecture) |
MQ Exam review & revision |
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W11
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No Classes
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Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period commences -7 April - 24 April 2022
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CPA Australia EXAM 30% of total marks You must check ALL exam details with CPA Australia |
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Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook