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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Advanced Management Accounting CIMA P2 | |||
Reference | BS3371 | Version | 2 |
Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | May 2014 | SCQF Points | 20 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 10 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To apply tools and techniques relevant to the management accounting process for long term decision making and control in order to support the implementation of the organisation's strategy. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Evaluate techniques for analysing and managing costs for competitive advantage. |
2 | Discuss decision making in responsibility centres, issues arising from the use of performance measures and budgets for control and evaluate issues arising from the division of the organisation into responsibility centres. |
3 | Evaluate information to support project appraisal and discuss pricing strategies and their consequences. |
4 | Analyse information to assess its impact on long term decisions and discuss management's responsibilities with regard to risk. |
Indicative Module Content |
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As per CIMA P2 2015 Syllabus. |
Module Delivery |
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The mode of delivery is Distance Learning - with a focus on the use of interactive online activities such as forums and chat rooms. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 15 | 15 |
Non-Contact Hours | 185 | 185 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Component one is the CIMA P2 Management level exam. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. This module is not graded. After a student has sat the CIMA examination, CIMA then provides the student with the result. This is recorded as P (Pass) after confirmation of a Pass mark has been received from CIMA. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
Pass | Demonstrates that the learning outcomes have been met. |
Fail | Fails to demonstrate that the learning outcomes have been met. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | To have passed the relevant first and second year modules or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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Core module material is provided online and comprises material from CIMAstudy.com, published by CIMA and Kaplan. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | DRURY, C., 2021. Management and cost accounting. 11th ed. Andover: Cengage Learning. |
2 | KAPLAN, 2019. CIMA Complete Text: P2 Advanced Management Accounting. Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire. |