Accounting for Performance and Control

£1,150

12 weeks (2pm-5pm)

Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX

An overview of the main principles on which cost and management accounts are produced. Also includes key techniques, methods and terminology used in cost management and accounting. Start in September 2019 or February 2020!

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Develop a good understanding of cost and management accounting with this PG Certificate in Finance programme. Learn the specific language and techniques used within management accounting.

Course Overview

This course will give you the skills needed to prepare budgets and statements, and calculate variances and their causes. You will gain the knowledge and information necessary to pinpoint pricing, and will develop an understanding of decision making within management accounting.

By the end of this course you will be able to

Explain the ins and outs of decision making in relation to management accounting
Understand and prepare budgets
Make effective financial decisions using relevant information
Analyse and evaluate variances and identify potential causes

Who is it for?

This programme is most suited for individuals who are interested in securing a role within management accounting.

Course content

Information for management
Forecasting using quantitative methods
The principals of full cost accounting
Job and batch costing
Contribution theory
Short-term decision making
Standard costing, setting standards

Core reading

Dr Atrill, P. and McLaney, E.J (2012), Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists (8th Ed), Pearson
Wood, F and Sangster, A (2005) Business Accounting V1, Financial Times/Prentice Hall (10 Ed)

Entry requirements

Education - Undergraduate degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification, or relevant work experience
English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only)

*Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

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