ACC30009 - TP3 2020 SWIN BUR · NE . Swinburne Online Welcome to ACC30009 Analysis for Competitive Advantage Duration One teaching period Contact hours Recommended 12.5 hours of study per week Pre-requisites ACC20007 Management Accounting for Planning and Control Credit points 12.5 Aim This unit is designed to equip you with enhanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of management accounting concepts and technique application to achieve sustainable competitive edge. It addresses the interplay between competitive advantage and strategic management accounting in the context of contemporary operational environment. The link between strategy and resource management is emphasised, with the focus on value creation in achieving and maintaining a sustainable organisation. Unit learning outcomes (ULOs) Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 1. explain and demonstrate the role of management accounting in supporting strategy development and implementation 2. identify and evaluate the strategic positions and strategic options of contemporary organisations to achieving sustainable competitive advantage 3. apply appropriate strategic management accounting techniques to a range of complex business situations to improve value-creating activities in the day-to-day operations of an organisation 4. apply divergent thinking, problem solving and research skills to solve cases in strategic management accounting and to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing 5. work collaboratively in groups to conduct research on real-world scenarios while applying suitable analytical techniques. Key generic skills During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills: · Teamwork skills. · Problem-solving skills. · Analysis skills. · Communication skills. · Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems. · Ability to work independently. Set text Throughout this unit, the eText we use each week is: Langfield-Smith, K, Smith, D, Andon, P, Thorne, H. & Hilton, R 2018, Management accounting: Information for creating and managing value, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin. The electronic version of this text has been made available at no expense to you. Links to this e Text will be provided throughout the learning materials. Unit improvements Swinburne Online strives to continuously improve our units in order to provide a high-quality student experience. Please provide feedback via the Student Feedback Survey and our online teaching staff to help us make improvements to this unit. Improvements to this unit include: . Editing and minor revisions for improving clarity. · New Week 2 discussion. 1/7
ACC30009 - TP3 2020 · New case studies for Assignment 5: Mini case studies. . Case study discussions for Weeks 2 and 3 moved to Weeks 3 and 4. · Assignment 1: Weekly quizzes limited to one attempt rather than two. · Assignment 2: Online test limited to one attempt rather than two. · Updated Assignment 3: Team research report. · Updated eText edition. · Improved accessibility for users of screen readers adhering to WCAG 2.0 Level Astandards. This is inclusive of transcripts and/or captions available for Swinburne Online-created resources. Active learning You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online activities, guided through the learning process by expert teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On