The aim of the subject is to introduce information from data and reports recorded in accounting and its potential uses in decision-making. The specific features, similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages of each accounting system. The aim and tool system of management accounting supporting managerial decision-making are presented within the scope of the subject. The relationship of management accounting to other units of the enterprise, and the possibilities of integrating management accounting in corporate governance.
Accounting Reports and Managerial Accounting (DAGSPHN-SZABVSZA-1)
Basic data
Instructors
Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
Characteristics of the accounting system (objectives and opportunities) Accounting systems based on regulation (national/international) and function (finance/management/human resources, etc.) The role of evaluation in measuring corporate results (profit/loss analysis) Reports that can be prepared from accounting data and their uses The role of management accounting, its purpose, advantages and opportunities Cost behavior and their use in management accounting Methods related to cost planning and optimization of activities and processes (job costing, sensitivity analysis, cost allocations, etc.) Budgeting and quality cost
Acquired competences
Knowledge
• knowledge: acquiring basic knowledge of accounting systems, financial reports and valuation systems
Skills
• ability: acquiring ability in preparing data registration in accounting field, preparing financial statements and understanding the information from the accounting system
Attitude
• attitude: obtaining an attitude of critical thinking regarding accounting information
Autonomy and responsibilities
• autonomy and responsibility: having autonomy and responsibility in working in groups to solve accounting situations
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
Attendace at the classes
Exam requirements
Written report that explores the relationship between management accounting and the student's research topic 7-9 pages
Generative AI usage
1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.
Study aids, laboratory background
Materials onsherd with the students
Readings
Compulsory readings
Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso (2015): Accounting Principles, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN:1118875052, 9781118875056 Christopher J.Skousen, Larry M. Walther (2009): Managerial and cost accounting, ISBN:978-87-7681-491-5, Ventus Publishing ApS. http://library.ku.ac.ke/wp-content/downloads/2011/08/Bookboon/Accounting/managerial-and-cost-accounting.pdf Hermanson, Edwards, and Ivancevich: Accounting Principles:Managerial Accounting, ISBN-13: 978-1461130239, ISBN-10: 14611302392 www.textbookequity.com, www.opencollegetextbooks.org
Recommended readings
Larry M. Walther (2010): Process and Activity-Based costing: Managerial and Cost Accounting, ISBN: 978-87-7681-588-2 https://bookboon.com/en/process-and-activity-based-costing-ebook