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The nature, source and purpose of management information
Understand the fundamental role of management accounting, data sources, cost classifications, and how to present information effectively to decision-makers.
5 lessons ~378 minutes
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Accounting for management
Lessons in this section
1Accounting for management
Describe the purpose and role of cost and management accounting within an organisation.
60 min
2Sources of data
Describe the three main data sources: machine/sensor, transactional and human/social.
45 min
3Cost classification
Explain and illustrate production and non-production costs.
120 min
4Presenting information
Prepare written reports representing management information in suitable formats according to purpose.
45 min
5Section A Practice Questions
Test your knowledge across all Section A topics
108 min