Managerial Planning and Control

General Information

The focus of this subject is on managing issues that are associated with strategy implementation and the effective use of management accounting information for planning and control decisions in business. Students will learn how different corporate and business strategies affect the choice and design of ongoing formal systems used to plan and control the firm's performance, and hence, affects the design of management accounting control systems. The approach adopted blends theory with practice to facilitate insight into the complex issues impacting the use and application of accounting information. Its goal is for students to develop skills in analysing planning control issues and problem-solving by the application of theory to different business situations. The subject links the more quantitative aspects of cost management and responsibility accounting with the more qualitative aspects of behaviour to highlight systems design and information use issues.

  • Academic unit: Bond Business School
    Subject code: ACCT13-304
    Subject title: Managerial Planning and Control
    Subject level: Undergraduate
    Semester/Year: January 2018
    Credit points: 10.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Standard
    Workload items:
    • Seminar: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Seminar 1
    • Seminar: x11 (Total hours: 22) - Seminar 2
    • Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 72) - Recommended study time & reviewing materials
    Attendance and learning activities: The mode of delivery requires an excellent attendance record to maximize learning opportunities. Students are expected to attend all classes and to notify the instructor of any absences. Appropriate records will be kept for all sessions, and absences may be reported.
  • Prescribed resources:

    Books

    • Bowhill, B. (2008). Business Planning and Control. Integrating Accounting, Strategy and People. n/a, Wiley
    • Atrill, McLaney, Harvey Accounting an Introduction. 6th, Pearson
    • Eldenberg, et al. Management Accounting. 2nd, Wiley

    Others

    • CIMA (2015). CIMA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. London Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
    • APESB (2010). APES110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board
    • The International Integrated Reporting Council (2013). The International IR Framework. The International Integrated Reporting Council
    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
    iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.

    To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: Bond Business School
Subject code: ACCT13-304
Subject title: Managerial Planning and Control
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: January 2018
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse management control systems, identify issues that affect the implementation of an organisation's strategy, and, if required, make recommendations for improvements to the system. (Graduate attribute 1)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of management accounting theories and technical management accounting skills, and integrate both in preparing appropriate management accounting and cost-related reports and calculations. (Graduate attribute 1)
  3. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and integrate financial and non-financial measures, performance, systems and controls as components of strategic implementation mechanisms. (Graduate attribute 1)
  4. Evaluate the performance of an organisation in relation to its strategic objectives. (Graduate attribute 1)
  5. Work cooperatively and contribute to action learning opportunities. (Graduate attribute 2)
  6. Explain, discuss and elaborate on issues, and are able to justify and communicate advice and ideas to fellow students and instructor/s through oral and written communication. (Graduate attribute 3)
  7. Demonstrate a knowledge of the standards, ethics, and values underlying responsible business practices at a personal and organisational level in both the local and global context.  (Graduate attribute 4)

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final Examination 40% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,7
    Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester Examination 30% Mid-Semester Examination Period 1,2,4,7
    Written Report§ Written team report and portfolio relating to six topics covered during semester. (Note that your team Code of Conduct is due on Wednesday in Week 4. There are no marks for submission but a demerit of 5% will be applied for non-submission). 20% Week 10 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    *Seminar Presentation§ Team Discussion Question 2 (between weeks 3 and 10) 5% To Be Negotiated 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    *Seminar Presentation§ Team Discussion Question 1 (between weeks 3 and 10) 5% To Be Negotiated 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    • § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final Examination 40% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,7
Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester Examination 30% Mid-Semester Examination Period 1,2,4,7
Written Report§ Written team report and portfolio relating to six topics covered during semester. (Note that your team Code of Conduct is due on Wednesday in Week 4. There are no marks for submission but a demerit of 5% will be applied for non-submission). 20% Week 10 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
*Seminar Presentation§ Team Discussion Question 2 (between weeks 3 and 10) 5% To Be Negotiated 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
*Seminar Presentation§ Team Discussion Question 1 (between weeks 3 and 10) 5% To Be Negotiated 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
  • § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.

Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.

Additional subject information

Formative assessment (assessment tasks that guide student learning without contributing to the overall grade for a subject) may feature in this subject. Students are expected to come to class having carried out all assigned tasks so they can participate fully in class work. A scientific calculator (non-programmable, non-text capability) is required for calculating present values, as examinations are paper-based. Students are required to have a working knowledge of their specific calculator and should consult its instruction manual if in doubt. •Summative assessment (assessment tasks that contribute to the overall grade for the subject) includes team assignments, mid-semester exam and final exam. •All summative assessment items must be genuinely attempted to pass this course.

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Jan 11, 2018. Edition: 3.3
Last updated: Oct 10, 2022
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